GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO PROGRAM ANALYST II - 64067850

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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Requisition No: 831769

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO PROGRAM ANALYST II - 64067850

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64067850

Salary: $55,000 - $58,590.22

Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2024

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Florida Department of Health - State Personnel System

Pending Reclassification to Program Analyst II

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is in the Newborn Screening Program and reports to the Senior Management Analyst II - SES within the Newborn Screening Contract Unit (Children's Medical Services). This position serves as a certified contract manager and requires a person who is attentive to details, highly organized, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to meet deadlines. This position requires experience, training and certification in contract management and knowledge of state of Florida administrative processes. The following duties and responsibilities are assigned to this position:

The contract manager will be responsible for management of Newborn Screening Referral Center Contracts, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center (RPICC) Contracts, and Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) including development of contract documents for new contracts, amendments, and renewals to contract providers regarding contract deliverables, processes, and invoice requirements. This position requires extensive communication with programmatic personnel and attendance at relevant meetings related to management of assigned contracts and MOAs. The contract manager will be responsible for the performance of monitoring activities within required timeframes, including programmatic and administrative contract monitoring, to ensure accurate and timely performance of services and contracts are in full compliance with the State of Florida requirements. This position is responsible for ensuring timely execution of contract documents and working with the Division Contract Liaison and staff in Contract Administration and Oversight Section. The position is responsible for maintaining complete documentation of contract management activities in the appropriate files. This position also requires a working knowledge in the preparation of amendments, renewals, and extensions; maintaining a contract file; the financial management of contracts; payment processes and invoicing; budget related activities for assigned contracts including budget oversight; preparation of financial reconciliations; contract closeout; and reporting. This position assures the Division’s compliance with contract management related State, Federal and Department laws, rules, regulations, and policy and procedures.

Participates in quality assurance reviews to determine compliance with administrative and financial management requirements. Prepares reports and makes recommendations as necessary to correct identified deficiencies and improve operations and service delivery. Assists in the collection and analysis of data relating to key performance indicators.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform operational and management analysis activities. Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in Contract Management and knowledge of State contract management rules and regulations. Ability to read, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license

Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certificate

Perferred Qualifications:

Two years' experience directly managing contracts and grants

DFS Advanced Accountability (DFS-AA)

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, FL

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.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) in order 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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