Contract manager Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No :  854448

Agency : Department of Transportation

Working Title : CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55001319

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number :  55001319

Salary :   $47,968.05 - $62,076.30

Posting Closing Date : 06 / 25 / 2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

920 / Procurement Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON :   Sherill Johnson

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER : 850-414-4381

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $1,844.93  -  $2,387.55 / biweekly range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do :

Contract Analyst III – Finance and Administration / Administration / Procurement

This is a professional position located in the Commodities and Contractual Services Unit, involved in the procurement of and contracting for contractual services and commodities acquired for Central Office and Statewide as needed. This position manages the procurement / contracting process to insure quality commodities / services are obtained at a fair price, with open competition, equitable awards, and that utilization of Minority Business Enterprises / Disadvantaged Business Enterprises is accomplished in accordance with law, rule, and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) policy, procedure, and practice.

Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that modifications to complex contracts are

within the terms, conditions, and intent of the original agreement and solicitation.

The Difference You Will Make :

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC : Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow :

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work :

605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee FL, 32399

Annual Salary Range :

47,968.05  - $62,076.30

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Implement procurement processes necessary to acquire commodities and contractual services through formal and informal methods of procurements and exempt methods of procurement as defined by law. Implement contracting principles, procedures, and processes related to the preparation and review of solicitation documents, posting of contract advertisements, conduct negotiations, contract documents, vendor’s quotes / bid proposals / replies, contract award, contract renewals, contract modifications, extensions, and close-outs. Verify funds availability at time of advertisement and execution. Coordinate the preparation of solicitation documents and addendums. Verify and confirm responsiveness of vendor’s proposals / bids. Seeks appropriate approval from DOT representatives, Department of Management Services, contract vendor, or others as specified in policy, procedure, and practice. Coordinate the scheduling of Technical Review Team meetings, Selection Committee meetings, pre-bid / preproposals / reply meetings, oral presentations, negotiations, reading of technical scores, and price proposal openings in accordance with procedure.

Administer contract maintenance. Prepare and manage supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders and renewal of contracts. Coordinate procurement and administrative actions with the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EOO) to encourage utilization of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and small business firms.

Conduct informal training sessions for project managers, cost center managers, and / or vendors to improve understanding of the Department’s procurement process. Participate in statewide meetings, conferences and training, as required, to perform job responsibilities.

Assist project managers in the resolution of vendor performance and contract compliance issues.

Review contracts for validity of pending action and follow through with timely, appropriate action.

Coordinate and manage the Agency / District Term Contracts to provide a constant and economical source of supply for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.

Acquire commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state’s eProcurement system MFMP.

Obtain competitive quotes / proposals as requested, either by telephone or in writing.

Compile and provide tracking / production data as requested in various forms and maintains procurement files.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

• Knowledge of competitive bidding principles and practices governing the procurement of contractual services and commodities

Skills in :

Ability to :

Licensure / Registration / Certification Requirements :

Other Job-Related Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit : https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.   In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.