Social Service Contract Manager

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 500 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the overall contract and procurement process. The Contract Manager assists the Director of Contracts with special projects and provides ongoing support and training to team members.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Acts as the program content expert for providers. Monitors program effectiveness using quantifiable data and input from service providers, consumers, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct procurement planning activities with internal stakeholders. Perform market research including cost or price analysis. Prepare debriefing documentation for negotiation meetings. Assist the Director of Contracts with preparation for contract awards.
• Provide guidance to internal staff on contractual requirements. Administer contracts according to contractual terms and conditions by ensuring compliance of deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with subcontractors to ensure proper interpretation of contract provisions; identify and correct areas of non-compliance and provide guidance and technical assistance when necessary.
• Develops, organizes, and ensures contract files are complete and fully documented to meet audit standards; maintain tracking reports for all assigned contracts and agreements.
• Stay up to date with current changes in foster care laws and provide recommendations based on changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements:

Years of Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in Contract or Project Management
• Experience with government or non-profit entity preferred.
• Combination of education and experience in related field

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Important Notes:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).