State of Florida

Contract Analyst II

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tampa • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $49,832 - $64,489 per year

About the role

  • Prepares consultant agreements, including all contract actions such as original agreements, supplemental amendments, amendments, time extensions, certification of completion, etc.
  • Ensures all necessary contract language and terms are included and the appropriate method of compensation is utilized.
  • Ensures proper budget is available and secures funds commitment/approval prior to execution of the agreement.
  • Obtains proper authorization to proceed if adding any non-professional services firms to a contract.
  • Performs necessary cost analysis for amendments adding subconsultants.
  • Validates that the rates are fair, reasonable, and competitive in accordance with federal and state law.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes consultant audit package submittals.
  • Audits fee proposals and performs cost analysis.
  • Ensures that costs are fair, competitive, and reasonable in accordance with Federal law (23 CFR 172) and State law (section 287.055, F.S.).
  • Performs comparative analysis of partially burdened rates in relation to the Consultant Wage Rate Averages Report by Job Classification for Job Class Wage Rates updated from Automated Fee Proposal (AFP) spreadsheets.
  • Makes recommendation of Operating Margin based on quartile values.
  • Negotiates published fee schedule rates.
  • Makes determination on whether a firm is allowed to utilize a published fee schedule.
  • Reviews audit information to determine whether a firm is allowed premium overtime.
  • Ensures that necessary federal, state, and Department certifications are received.
  • Determines if staff are classified correctly based on licensure, certification, and education.
  • Reviews Letters of Response and Technical Proposals for responsiveness and verifies/confirms consultant meets minimum technical qualification requirements as specified in the advertisement and in Rule 14-75, F.A.C..
  • Prepares and issues the professional services Request for Proposal (RFP) to the shortlisted consultant firms as required.
  • Reviews Technical Review Committee (TRC) written recommendation to the selection committee to ensure recommendation conforms with the Acquisition of Professional Services procedural requirements.
  • Schedules and facilitates public meetings as required.
  • Responsible for facilitating Oral Presentations and Consultant Interviews in compliance with the Request for Proposal.

Requirements

  • Four years of professional business experience
  • Post-secondary education can substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis
  • Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
  • Skills in problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to interpret procurement rules, procedures, statutes, and guidelines related to contracting
  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations
  • Ability to understand and interpret documentation of payment information
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, complete assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Ability to understand and determine appropriate methods of compensation for professional services contracts
  • Ability to research and analyze data.
Benefits
  • Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisbudget managementcontract negotiationprocurement rules interpretationmathematical calculationsdata analysisconsultant agreement preparationaudit reviewfee proposal auditingRFP preparation
Soft Skills
problem-solvingeffective communicationindependent judgmentrelationship buildingdeadline managementattention to detailanalytical thinkingfacilitationresponsivenessteam collaboration