Operations Consultant Jobs in Florida

Requisition No: 887364

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48004270

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48004270

Salary: $3,755.01-$4,693.76

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2026

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• Determine the appropriate procurement and payment methods and facilitate contractor/provider selection in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Draft and review contract documents, including scopes of work, deliverable tables, financial consequences, amendments, renewals, and extensions.
• Negotiate costs, terms, and conditions for competitively and non-competitively procured contracts.
• Review proposed budgets and conduct price and/or cost analyses, as appropriate, to evaluate reasonableness and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate contract monitoring plans based on identified risks.

• Coordinate and obtain all required reviews, approvals, and signatures necessary for contract execution.

• Enforcing performance of contract terms and conditions and serving as a liaison with the contractor;
• Evaluating vendor performance and informing management of issues with service delivery;
• Review and approve grant deliverables and process invoices to ensure compliance with agreement terms and applicable requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, comprehensive grant agreement and contract records.
• Provide technical assistance to providers and contractors regarding compliance issues, grant requirements, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing and scheduled contract monitoring activities, including desk reviews and on-site monitoring visits, to assess compliance with contractual requirements and performance standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce corrective action plans, as necessary, to address identified deficiencies and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate contract effectiveness and service delivery and recommend improvements to enhance performance, efficiency, and overall program outcomes.
• Prepare contract closeout reports upon termination, documenting the achievement of contracted objectives, deliverables, performance outcomes, and final contract status.
• Monitor and track grant funding, expenditures, and balances, including the timely submission, review, and processing of monthly and quarterly invoices and payments.
• Collaborate with the Bureau of Field Services program subject matter experts and provide guidance to assist in fostering positive outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and presentations to communicate program requirements, policies, procedures, compliance standards, and other relevant information to applicants, grantees, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct grant, contract, and program-related research; prepare reports and provide findings and recommendations to management, as appropriate.
• Performing contract and/or program related research, preparing reports, and presenting to management, as appropriate.

• Assist with special projects, such as home/building modifications in excess of the $35,000 threshold.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Understanding of federal and statutory requirements related to fiscal monitoring, contractual language for vendors and service providers of Vocational Rehabilitation;
• Knowledge of State grant programs, funding requirements, and grant administration principles.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements applicable to Vocational Rehabilitation programs, including fiscal monitoring, grant compliance, and allowable expenditures.
• Knowledge of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Applications (RFA) development, solicitation, and administration processes.
• Ability to conduct independent research, analyze findings, and present concise recommendations to management.
• Ability to evaluate grant applications, deliverables, invoices, and supporting documentation for compliance and fiscal accuracy.
• Ability to identify potential compliance, fiscal, contractual, and performance issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate multiple grants, projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex grant, fiscal, and compliance requirements clearly to applicants and grantees.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling grant and contractual information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, grantees, internal staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation to support monitoring, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal
• Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction.

• State Group Insurance coverage options
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
• Highly skilled, professional environment

• Annual Leave: All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
• Sick Leave: Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
  • Any position held by a State of Florida agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months of more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• • Gaps 3 months of more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include your supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contract information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.
• Equal Opportunity

• by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. 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. Successful applicants will be screened in accordance with Chapter 435, F.S., as applicable.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee