Requisition No: 828499

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64005398

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005398

Salary: $40,739.82 - $50,000.08 (depending on experience.)

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will be required to report to the CMS Office, located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position serves as a Contract Manager within the Division of Children’s Medical Services Managed Care Plan and Specialty Programs and reports to the Contract Management Unit Director. This is a highly responsible position that performs independent and complex work related to the development, management, and compliance monitoring of all assigned contractual agreements. This position may require some travel.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as Contract Manager in accordance with Chapters 287 and 215, FS, Federal grant requirements, and state and Department regulations, policies, and procedures, for assigned contractual agreements. This includes, but is not limited to, contract drafting and negotiations; financial management of assigned agreements; invoice/deliverable review and processing; financial reconciliations and expenditure reviews; contract performance and fiscal monitoring and reporting; contract budget review and approval for assigned contracts; maintenance of official contract file for assigned contracts; and all day-to-day contract management activities for assigned agreements.
• Prepares, routes, and implements a variety of documents related to the execution of contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions for the Program’s contracts.
• Collaborates with the Program office on programmatic activities related to or having an impact on contract requirements and contract activities related to or having an impact on Program requirements or functions.
• Provides technical assistance for assigned contracts related to contract management functions and contract requirements to contract providers/vendors, CMS Program staff, DOH Finance and Accounting staff, DOH Contract Administration Staff, the Department of Financial Services and various auditing organizations including but not limited to the State Auditor General's Office and the DOH Inspector General's Office.
• Coordinates and participates in quality assurance reviews to determine compliance with administrative, financial, and programmatic contract management requirements. Prepares reports and makes recommendations as necessary to correct identified deficiencies and improve operations and service delivery. Monitors contract providers' performance for assigned contracts.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to identify issues and prioritize work. Must have excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both vocally and in writing. Ability to perform operational and management analysis activities. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Florida’s general contract management and procurement requirements, statutes, and rules. Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who meet and demonstrate the following criteria:

• Current or previous Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.
• Current or previous Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Contract Manager with a Florida State Agency/Department.
• Prior experience with Florida State Agency/Department purchasing and/or procurement activities.

Note - Qualifications and experience must be verifiable and appropriately reflected/demonstrated on your submitted application for employment. Qualifying questions must be responded to and verifiable on your submitted application for employment. Responses of “see resume” or the like will not be considered a valid response.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida

The 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.

• 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. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).

• Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers.
• And more!
• For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit ww.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.