CONTRACT ANALYST II

Contract Analyst II - 55011778

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities. As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do:

• Prepare and post project advertisements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to determine appropriate work types to be advertised based on the Scope of Services document.
• Keeps Technical Review Committee (TRC) members appraised schedule and meeting changes.
• The position reviews Letters of Response and Technical Proposals for responsiveness and verifies consultants meet minimum technical qualification requirements as specified in the advertisement and prevailing law.
• The position will also analyze and prepare contract amendments.

The difference you will make:

• Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
• FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where you will work:

District Four / Transportation Support 3400 West Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual salary range: $49,749.94 - $64,382.28 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your specific responsibilities:

• Prepares project schedule and reviews procurement activities as necessary.
• Provides guidance to Department personnel concerning established procurement processes and policies.
• Prepares and posts advertisements and ensures compliance with applicable procedures.
• Coordinates with Project Manager to determine appropriate work types to be advertised based on the Scope of Services document.
• Keeps Technical Review Committee (TRC) apprised of schedule changes and the procedure as the acquisition progresses.
• 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.
• Ensures Letters of Response and Technical Proposals are in compliance with Federal Brooks Act for professional services contract acquisitions.
• Prepares longlist, shortlist and final selection packages for use by the Selection Committee.
• Combines and averages technical scores from all TRC members, and prepares ordinal matrix for the Selection Committee.
• Properly notices shortlist and/or final ranking.
• Meets with consultants as necessary to address award questions.
• 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.
• Reclassifies staff in accordance with Negotiation Handbook.
• Enters and maintains required information in the Florida Department of Transportation Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FDOT FACTS), Professional Services Information System (PSI), and other computer systems as necessary.
• Enters all required data into the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides assistance and troubleshooting for consultants with invoicing issues.
• 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.
• Obtain proper authorization to proceed if adding any non-professional services firms to a contract.
• Performs necessary cost analysis for amendments adding subconsultants.
• Validate that the rates are fair, reasonable, and competitive in accordance with federal and state law.
• Compiles procurement related data.
• Schedules conference facilities and represents the Procurement Services Unit in conducting procurement related meetings.
• Schedules and facilitates public meetings as required.
• Coordinates and schedules debriefing meetings as needed/requested.
• Ensures that the agenda for all public meetings is followed and that the meeting is held in accordance with sections 286.0114, and 286.011, F.S.
• Responsible for facilitating Oral Presentations and Consultant Interviews in compliance with the Request for Proposal.
• Documents and maintains meeting minutes for all public meetings.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of: personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and database applications.
• Skilled in: problem-solving techniques. reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to: interpret procurement rules, procedures, statutes, and guidelines related to contracting. communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing. perform mathematical calculations. understand and interpret documentation of payment information establish and maintain effective working relationships. exercise independent judgement, complete assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. understand and determine appropriate methods of compensation for professional services contracts. research and analyze data.

Minimum qualifications:

• Four (4) years of business experience. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for 2 years of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for 4 years of the required experience. Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or licensure as an Engineering Intern (E.I.) can substitute for 2 years of the required experience.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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)

Special requirements:

• You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities