CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - 60073821 - Economic Self Sufficiency Program

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Contract Manager Specialist - 60073821

Economic Self Sufficiency Program

Date: Nov 4, 2026

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Requisition No: 886397

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST - 60073821 - Economic Self Sufficiency Program

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60073821

Salary

Salary range is $53,500-$63,000 commensurate with experience.

• Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026
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• THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
• Department of Children and Families
• CONTRACT MANAGER SPECIALIST– Economic Self Sufficiency Program
• Class title: Government Operations Consultant II

Multiple positions may be filled from this requisition.

Location: 2415 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Some travel may be required.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

The salary range is $53,500-$63,000, commensurate with experience.

If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours per day.

Required Minimum Qualifications

At least one year of contract management, contract administration, or purchasing experience working in a professional office environment.

Preference will be given to applicants who have

• Contract Management or Contract Administration experience with a government agency.
• Purchasing experience with a government agency.
• Experience working on procurements for a government agency.

• Completion of Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM).
• Applicants must attach a copy of their FCCM certificate to their application or candidate profile prior to submission.
• Candidates who indicate completion of FCCM but do not provide the required certificate will not receive initial consideration.

Completion of Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN). Attach a copy of the certificate to your application/candidate profile before submitting your application or provide upon request.

Role Overview

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a highly qualified Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual agreements within the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. This includes drafting, coordinating, executing, and monitoring contracts to ensure the effective and compliant use of state and federal funds.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities also include providing expert-level contract support to leadership and stakeholders, maintaining alignment with all applicable laws and regulations, and exercising sound judgment in contract or procurement-related decisions.

• Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

To learn more about DCF please visit

Growth Opportunities

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

Benefits

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US Citizen Requirement

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service System Registration

All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

Retiree Notice

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Benefit Recovery Screening

• Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self Sufficiency Program will have a Benefit Recovery check completed before completing the hiring process.
• 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.

• Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303
• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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