Government Operations Consultant Ii

Requisition No: 876984
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II –
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $54,631.20
Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2026

Location:

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL
This is an in‑office position. The candidate will be required to work in the Tallahassee office.

Highly responsible, independent professional in Contract Administration. Serves as Contract Administration Project Manager, providing technical assistance to contract managers and overseeing contract management operations across the Department and statewide offices.

• Provide technical assistance to contract managers in program and county offices.
• Lead coordination and submission of Contract Review Audits and Expanded Audit of Payment requests, maintaining the audit request tracking log.
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly report materials in collaboration with the Director of Contract Administration.
• Respond to inquiries from the Contract Admin inbox, providing customer service and written responses.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, generate and monitor required reports.
• Coordinate programmatic meetings, prepare agendas, send invitations, and record minutes.
• Assist with staff onboarding, office space setup, supply procurement, and IT tickets.
• Maintain Department Contract Manager counts and process Contract Manager Change Requests.
• Support Operations Analyst duties, including review and approval of contract actions, updating workflow queues, and coordinating AXIOM updates.
• Provide technical assistance to Division, Office, and CHD users, granting access and updating user roles.
• Complete special projects assigned by the Director, such as updating SharePoint forms and flowcharts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proper English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, collaborate effectively, and act with integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, self-discipline, and professionalism.

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in data entry, document review or auditing, applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Chapter 215, 216, and 287, F.S. and relevant Federal Regulations (e.g., CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Federal Awards).
• Experience managing State of Florida and/or Federal contracts or grants.
• Project management experience.
• Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification.

• 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Other benefits, view full list at

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

This position requires a security background check and may require drug screening. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System or have a Letter of Registration Exemption.

All incumbents must complete the Form I‑9, verified using the E‑Verify system.