Sr. Contract Administrator - Business Development

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Business Development Division is seeking a well-qualified candidate to serve in the role of Senior Contract Administrator.

This position performs advanced professional and administrative duties in the review, analysis, formulation and enforcement of formal written contractual agreements for the County's professional service, goods & services, and construction projects.

An employee in this position is responsible for ensuring the County's contractual procedures are functioning to ensure effective and efficient control of governmental contracts in accordance with current Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. Work involves the review and analysis of the contractual operation of department/division and agencies under the control of the Board of County Commissioners.

Job Description

General Functions

This position performs advanced professional and administrative duties in the review, analysis, formulation and enforcement of formal written contractual agreements for the County's professional service, goods & services, and construction projects.

Work is performed using independent judgment under limited supervision of the assigned supervisor and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment.

• Attends Pre-bid and Pre-construction meetings to inform bidders about County's SBE requirements.
• Evaluate IFB's to determine SBE participation and good faith effort participation.
• Reviews SBE Subcontract agreements for contract compliance.
• Sends out SBE congratulatory package via e-mail, which includes SBE required reporting forms and instruction guide to awarded Prime contractor.
• Creates and maintains contract files by updating all activity logs.
• Monitors contracts for SBE compliance, reviews monthly Prime consultant SBE Utilization, payment verification forms and EEO reports.
• Sends out monthly report reminders to prime consultants.
• Reviews and approves progress payment applications within 48 hours of receipt.
• Completes Contract Closure process.
• Conducts a site visit prior to project being closed.
• Maintains different databases and Construction Trend and Good Faith Effort Log.
• Compiles Construction Statistics for Monthly Certification and Compliance Report.
• Assists in resolving conflicts that involve SBE sub-consultants.
• Attends community events and/or expos to promote the Division.
• Assists quarterly with the How to do Business with Orange County workshop.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field and three years of experience reviewing, preparing and/or monitoring of procurement contracts, auditing financial/grant/service contracts, auditing and reviewing proposed contracts/grants, or monitoring and evaluating compliance; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Preferences

Certification as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program administrator or equivalent.

Two years hands-on experience working directly with an SBE certification process preferred.

Familiarity with federal, state and local SBE ordinances, policies and reporting requirements.

Experience developing and delivering training or outreach to small business owners on procurement and certification.

Proven track record coordinating SBE goal-setting, Good Faith Effort reviews and utilization tracking.

Strong working knowledge of SBE compliance software or database management tools.

Excellent oral presentation skills, including conducting pre-bid conferences and board-level briefings.

Prior involvement serving on or providing staff support to an SBE Advisory Board or similar oversight committee.

Demonstrated ability to analyze bid/package data to set achievable SBE participation goals.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or related coursework in contract management.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/11/2025

Close Date: 08/25/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 018 - From $30.39 to $39.51

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. #INDHP

Address

400 E. South St.

Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.