State of Florida

Contract Analyst III

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $52,537 - $67,989 per year

About the role

  • Process complex procurements such as Performance Based, Emergency, Fixed Capital Outlay, and Fast response contracts in accordance with statue and procedure with minimal supervision.
  • Schedule lettings, assemble bid packages, monitor, and track plan and proposal holder information.
  • Create and post legal advertisements and bid solicitation notices in an appropriate, accurate, and timely manner; create accurate bid letting proposal packages; verify project packages are in compliance with advertisement and letting requirements; process addenda in an appropriate, accurate, and timely manner; secure proper funding approval.
  • Review bids for completeness and responsiveness; assist with bid openings, evaluate contractor bids and proposals for responsiveness, secure proper funding approval, post intended awards and coordinate award and execution of contracts in accordance with statue and procedure.
  • Maintain complete and accurate file.
  • Schedule, attend and conduct necessary meetings related to contract procurement, ensure the posting of all necessary information in an accurate and timely manner.
  • This position manages and/or approves contracts in excess of $35,000 per single transaction.
  • Ensure that the review and approval of procurement-related information occurs prior to its release.
  • Ensure that Memo funds approval is obtained prior to Design Build formal advertisement.
  • Oversee the coordination of Design-Build procurement related meetings, such as pre-proposal and Selection Committee as required.
  • Review and confirm the responsiveness of Design Build Firms' submittals as it pertains to expanded proposals.
  • Enter and maintain all required computer system information in a timely and accurate manner; create files and run necessary reports utilizing various required computer systems; troubleshoot issues regarding computer systems and/or computer system information and coordinate the resolution.
  • Provide oversight and quality control of the District Contracts Administration Website.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years of business experience
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience
  • Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) can substitute for two (2) years of the required experience
  • Knowledge of procurement rules, procedures, statutes, and guidelines related to contracting
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Skills in various procurement methods, contract types, and contract requirements
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement, complete assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Ability to research and analyze data
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
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
procurementcontract managementbid evaluationlegal advertisement creationfunding approval processesdata analysisquality controlreport generationcontract complianceDesign-Build procurement
Soft Skills
effective communicationindependent judgementrelationship buildingteam collaborationdeadline managementproblem solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsmeeting facilitationresponsiveness
Certifications
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)