Requisition No: 886160 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - 60025938 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60025938 Salary: $55,000-65,000 Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Contract Manager Specialist Position Number: 60025938 Department of Children and Families Office of Quality and Innovation Tallahassee Open Competitive Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. Salary: $55,00-65,000 (based on qualifications and experience) OQI- PMO- Contract Manager Position This OQI – PMO Contract Manager position will perform procurement and contract management activities within the Office of Quality and Innovation (OQI), Project Management Office (PMO). Conduct on-going procurement and contract management functions to oversee provider service performance and contract requirements. Serve as a primary contact between the Department and the service provider/program.  The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Procurement and contract management activities for the solicitation of training, information systems, performance, workforce and community services. Develop and maintain a contract file, conducting on-boarding, transition, and closeout activities for assigned POs and contracts. Review contract deliverables and reports to ensure service delivery according to contract terms and conditions. Review and input of information into the Contract Accountability Reporting System (CARS), FACTs and other procurement and contracting systems. Creation and payment of assigned purchase orders (POs) and contracts in the MyFlorida Marketplace (MFMP) and Contracts Invoice Payment systems. Compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law for provider invoices. Conduct administrative compliance review for contracted providers as outlined in policy using Department administrative review tools.  Reviews may include an on-site visit or desk review. Provide technical assistance to provider to remedy deficiencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM). Knowledgeable in Department of Children and Families (DCF) policies and procedures, the continuum of care of services and systems. Experience in Excel, including balancing and tracking expenditures for contracts.  Procurement and Contracting Experience Experience auditing invoices for state contracted vendors or service providers.  Experience conducting contract file reviews. Understanding and Proficiency in computer technology and systems applications of Microsoft Office, and other functional software programs, such as SharePoint.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, FOR THE POSITION:   Skills include systems analysis, data collection and interpretation, focusing and deciphering complicated subject matter. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.  Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedure relating to operational procurement and contract management. This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law and confidential/protected information Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; HIPAA; or any other state and/or federal laws.  This position is also required to comply with Rule 69I-40 General, commodities, contractual service and 69I-42 travel expenses in accordance with Department of Financial Services. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.