Contract Manager - 48007069 (blind Services)

Contract Manager - Blind Services

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' (DBS) 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.

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

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

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. Performs 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 is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with: 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; and a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation.