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MyFlorida CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55003118 1 in BARTOW, Florida
CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55003118 1
Date: Apr 22, 2026
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Requisition No: 874406
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: CONTRACT ANALYST III - 55003118 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55003118
Salary: $52,948.90 - $68,522.11
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
120 / Procurement Services
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Christina Browne
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2301
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Christina.Browne@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY: $2,375.48 bi-weekly / $61,762.48 annually
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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
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:
Contract Analyst III / District 1 / Procurement Services / Professional Services
This position will c reate and post legal advertisements and bid solicitation notices in an appropriate, accurate, and timely manner; create accurate bid letting proposal packages; verify project packages are in compliance with advertisement and letting requirements; process addenda in an appropriate, accurate, and timely manner; secure proper funding approval. Schedule lettings, assemble bid packages, monitor, and track plan and proposal holder information. Review bids for completeness and responsiveness; assist with bid openings, evaluate contractor bids and proposals for responsiveness, secure proper funding approval, post intended awards and coordinate award and execution of contracts in accordance with statue and procedure. Maintain complete and accurate file.
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.
How You Will Grow:
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:
Florida Department of Transportation – 801 N Broadway Ave Bartow, FL 33830
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Reviews the Negotiations Preparation Checklist prior to initiating negotiations. Reviews, evaluates and analyzes consultant audit package submittals. Schedules, plans and conducts contract fee negotiation meetings. Audits fee proposals and performs cost analysis for reasonableness and compliance. Prepares and plans negotiations strategy in conjunction with Project Manager. Conducts contract negotiation meetings. 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.
Prepares consultant agreements, contract amendments (including supplemental amendments, time extensions, changes in scope of service, certification of completion), and task work orders (if required) in accordance to procedure and guidelines. Ensures all necessary contract terms and language 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.
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 and issues the professional services Request for Proposal (RFP) to the shortlisted consultant firms as required. Reviews TRC written recommendation to the selection committee to ensure recommendation conforms with the Acquisition of Professional Services procedural requirements. 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.
Compiles procurement related data.
Prepares project schedules 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.
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. Enters and maintains required information in the Florida Department of Transportation Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FDOT FACTS).
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:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, internet, database and personal computer applications;
Skills in:
Skilled in the various procurement methods, contract types, and contract requirements;
Skilled in reviewing documents for compliance, accuracy and completeness;
Skilled in conflict and problem resolution.
Skilled in contract negotiation techniques.
Ability to:
Ability to interpret procurement rules, procedures, statutes, and guidelines related to contracting;
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing;
Ability to perform mathematical calculations;
Ability to understand and interpret documentation of payment information;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Ability to exercise independent judgement, complete assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
Ability to understand and determine appropriate methods of compensation for professional services contracts;
Ability to research and analyze data.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five years of professional business experience. Post-secondary education can substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.
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)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 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 Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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.
Location:
BARTOW, FL, US, 33830
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland