GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004233

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• GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004233
• Date: Nov 12, 2026

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• Requisition No: 885000
• Agency: Department of Education
• Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004233
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 48004233

Salary

• $40,320.81 - $85,005.09
• Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2026
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• Florida Department of Education
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Bureau/Office of Vendor and Contracted Services
• Location:Tallahassee
• Position Title: Government Operations Consultant I
• Position Number: 48004233

Salary Range

$40,320.84 - $85,005.12

Salary Is Based on Candidate’s Experience and Qualifications

• Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job.
• VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
• Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence."
• Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

• Please visit our link at to learn more about our mission.
• This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months

About the role

This position performs full performance level work under the limited supervision of the General & Operations Manager in the in the Special Contracts Section, Bureau of Vendor and Contracted Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Position serves as a contract manager responsible for complex administration of procurement and pre-contracting activities and contract management. Understanding of federal and statutory requirements related to fiscal monitoring, contractual language for vendors and service providers of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Procurement and Pre-Contracting Activities

• Determine the appropriate procurement and payment methods and facilitate contractor/provider selection in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Draft and review contract documents, including scopes of work, deliverable tables, financial consequences, amendments, renewals, and extensions.
• Negotiate costs, terms, and conditions for competitively and non-competitively procured contracts.
• Review proposed budgets and conduct price and/or cost analyses, as appropriate, to evaluate reasonableness and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate contract monitoring plans based on identified risks.
• Coordinate and obtain all required reviews, approvals, and signatures necessary for contract execution.

Contract Management

• Enforcing performance of contract terms and conditions and serving as a liaison with the contractor;
• Evaluating vendor performance and informing management of issues with service delivery;
• Review and approve grant deliverables and process invoices to ensure compliance with agreement terms and applicable requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, comprehensive grant agreement and contract records.
• Provide technical assistance to providers and contractors regarding compliance issues, grant requirements, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing and scheduled contract monitoring activities, including desk reviews and on-site monitoring visits, to assess compliance with contractual requirements and performance standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce corrective action plans, as necessary, to address identified deficiencies and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate contract effectiveness and service delivery and recommend improvements to enhance performance, efficiency, and overall program outcomes.
• Prepare contract closeout reports upon termination, documenting the achievement of contracted objectives, deliverables, performance outcomes, and final contract status.
• Monitor and track grant funding, expenditures, and balances, including the timely submission, review, and processing of monthly and quarterly invoices and payments.
• Collaborate with the Bureau of Field Services program subject matter experts and provide guidance to assist in fostering positive outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and presentations to communicate program requirements, policies, procedures, compliance standards, and other relevant information to applicants, grantees, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct grant, contract, and program-related research; prepare reports and provide findings and recommendations to management, as appropriate.
• Performing contract and/or program related research, preparing reports, and presenting to management, as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects, such as home/building modifications in excess of the $35,000 threshold.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education

Must obtain and maintain Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification in accordance with applicable State of Florida requirements within one year of employment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Understanding of federal and statutory requirements related to fiscal monitoring, contractual language for vendors and service providers of Vocational Rehabilitation;
• Knowledge of State grant programs, funding requirements, and grant administration principles.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements applicable to Vocational Rehabilitation programs, including fiscal monitoring, grant compliance, and allowable expenditures.
• Knowledge of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Applications (RFA) development, solicitation, and administration processes.
• Ability to conduct independent research, analyze findings, and present concise recommendations to management.
• Ability to evaluate grant applications, deliverables, invoices, and supporting documentation for compliance and fiscal accuracy.
• Ability to identify potential compliance, fiscal, contractual, and performance issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate multiple grants, projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex grant, fiscal, and compliance requirements clearly to applicants and grantees.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling grant and contractual information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, grantees, internal staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation to support monitoring, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal
• Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction.
• WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (

Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth

Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

Highly skilled, professional environment

Benefits

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• *We care about the success of our employees.
• *We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves
• *We care about the success of our clients.
• *A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

Leave Information

Annual Leave: All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.

Sick Leave: Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

Background Screening Requirement

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 Background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted, or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed and approved by the Department.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purpose and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (Sss) and Requirement

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service (CS), 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.

• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
• For more information, please visit the
• Selective Service website.

Special Note

Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available for this role.

Applicant Information & Hiring Requirements

Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of

• Any position held by a State of Florida agency
• Any position held by a Florida University
• All periods of employment from high school graduation
• All periods of current or prior unemployment
• Gaps 3 months of more must be accounted for*
• Any Education
• Any Volunteer Experience
• Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months of more must be addressed
• you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

Additional information

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.

Include your supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contract information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming
• Veteran’s Preference, the candidate
• MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.

• If claiming
• Right to First Interview
• , the candidate

Additional information

MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.