SOLICITATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 60008479

Requisition No: 887096 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SOLICITATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 60008479 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60008479 Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool DCF Office of Contracted Client Services anticipates the need to fill a Solicitation Support Specialist position in the Tallahassee Area. This ad may be used to fill more than one position. The position is a Government Operations Consultant I. This position requires a Monday through Friday, 8-hour daily work schedule. Candidates are required to have the following: A minimum of two years of professional experience in federal or State of Florida contract management, procurement, and/or purchasing, including experience applying applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, as documented in the applicant’s resume and State of Florida employment application. The ability to research and analyze information, identify deficiencies and inconsistencies, and develop clear recommendations and proposed revisions. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage concurrent assignments and deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with internal and external customers. The ability to use electronic documents, spreadsheets, email, calendars, and tracking systems accurately and effectively. A resume and cover letter. Applicants who do not submit both documents will not be initially considered. These documents should demonstrate the applicant’s writing skills and ability to communicate effectively. Preferred candidates will also have: Experience reviewing procurement documents, market research, budgets, scopes of work, bids, or quotes. Familiarity with Florida governmental procurement requirements, State Term Contracts, and alternate contract sources. Experience maintaining electronic records, tracking deadlines, coordinating meetings, or managing shared inboxes. Experience identifying workflow problems and recommending improvements to procedures, forms, or tracking systems. Familiarity with public records, records retention, confidentiality, and public meeting procedures. The anticipated annual salary is $55,000–$58,00 0 , depending on the candidate’s experience and background and the available budget. Candidates will be initially screened for eligibility through review of their responses to the qualifying questions. All responses must be verifiable on the State of Florida employment application. About the position: This position provides procurement analysis and operational support within the Bureau of Solicitation Administration. The selected candidate will review Procurement Briefings and supporting research, identify documentation and workflow issues, recommend practical solutions, and assist with developing and administering assigned Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Responsibilities also include procurement posting, tracking, records management, shared inbox coordination, and support to assigned Procurement Officers. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief or a designated Solicitation Administrator, with substantive review at established checkpoints. The selected candidate must exercise judgment within assigned responsibilities, follow established procedures, and refer complex, unusual, disputed, or precedent-setting matters for direction. Assignments will become progressively more complex as proficiency develops. This position: Reviews Procurement Briefings, market research, Contract Budgets, and supporting documents for completeness, clarity, consistency, and support for the proposed procurement approach. Researches comparable procurements, existing agreements, required purchasing sources, State Term Contracts, and alternate contract sources. Identifies missing information, unsupported assumptions, and inconsistencies in scope, costs, or…

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