CONTRACT MANAGER - 48007155 (BLIND SERVICES)

Contract Manager

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services State Office in Tallahassee, Florida. This position will work under the direction of the Division of Blind Services' Contracts Section Supervisor and the Bureau Chief. The incumbent will provide management consultative services in order to improve management capabilities and operational procedures; work with division management and their staff to promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives at the lowest cost; provide assistance on state and federal reporting by researching and reporting on complex program issues, reviewing and reporting on accomplishments of the Contract's section, analyzing statistical information related to contractor performance and conducting surveys of DBS customers and partners.

Duties and responsibilities include : assisting with the development, preparation, distribution, execution and management of contracts for the Division of Blind Services; assisting in the development of contract standards and indicators; responsible for reviewing and monitoring the performance of the contract terms and conditions; conducting desk review monitoring activities of the Division of Blind Services' contracted vendors; ensuring contractual services are being performed in accordance with the contract prior to processing monthly invoices; conducting contract monitoring activities on-site; travel to various locations across the state to complete these tasks.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include : knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; knowledge of basic management principles and practices; ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; ability to conduct fact-finding research; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to work independently; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Other miscellaneous duties include : performing other duties as requested; travel is required.

Minimum qualifications include : a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management; or one to four years of professional and relevant experience in business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree. A Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation.

Preferred qualifications include : a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university; one (1) to four (4) years' experience in business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, or contract management; prior experience drafting, monitoring, managing and tracking contracts; a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation.