DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 80002854

DJJ Operations Consultant

The Education Contract Manager is responsible for creating, managing and overseeing contracts and projects that support the Department's education initiatives. This position provides expertise in project management, education statute, and deliverable review to ensure contracted education providers and related partners deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with agency priorities, as established by the Deputy Secretary.

Key responsibilities include :

• Manage processes, contracts, and information related to education services within the agency.
• Develop and manage project and contract plans, timelines, milestones, and performance measures, ensuring alignment with agency priorities.
• Monitor contractor performance, including conducting content reviews of education plans to verify accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Prepare and present reports on project and contract status, performance metrics, and key findings to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contracts and projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Support project planning, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with contract requirements from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to evaluate content, recommend improvements, and ensure education services meet quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with state policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct complex management and performance studies related to education contracts and services.
• Analyze and interpret data to assess contractor performance and educational outcomes.
• Review department practices to enhance contract and service delivery methods, including organizational and instructional practices.
• Identify problem areas, make improvement recommendations, and implement approved recommendations.

Additional duties include assisting the Deputy Secretary, Director of Education, and Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Education in the ongoing oversight of the Florida Scholars Academy and Florida Youth College education service provider's implementation and performance, serving as the official Clerk of the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees, and acting as a liaison between the Board, the department, and Florida Scholars Academy education service provider.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include :

Knowledge of project and contract management principles and practices.

Knowledge of K12 and postsecondary education systems, instructional practices, and curriculum development.

Ability to review and evaluate educational deliverables for quality, alignment, and compliance.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data, develop recommendations, solve problems, and document processes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), Microsoft Project (or comparable project management software).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.

Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends and create strategies and plans.

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, active listening, and collaboration.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of tasks.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present effectively to groups and leadership.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Preferred qualifications include :

A bachelor's degree from a college or university in education, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Three years of project or contract management experience, preferably within an educational context.

Experience reviewing and evaluating education plans and deliverables for content accuracy and alignment with standards.

The ability to travel.

Special notes :

Incomplete candidate profiles will not be accepted. Please make sure that all parts of the profile are complete and accurate. 'See Resume' is not an acceptable response, and all periods of employment and non-employment should be included with correct end of employment dates.

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license. All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-VERIFY (Employment Verification). 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.