Overview
Lead Specialist, Contract Management Jobs in Tallahassee, FL at KPMG
Posting Date
04/29/25
Application Deadline
05/06/25
Pay Range
Min – 1st Quartile – Mid – Max
$73,500.00 – $84,750.00 – $96,000.00 – $118,500.00
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position, based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $73,500.00 to $84,750.00.
This position is exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.
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Job Type
Unclassified – Judicial
Department
D110 Adult Probation
About the Position
This Special Projects Manager is responsible for the planning, development, management and implementation of complex special projects for the department in areas such as administration, policy and procedure, process improvement and/or operations. This position will support the department’s Continuous Improvement (CI) Program. These projects will be used by the department’s executive leaders, department managers, and APD staff to guide the department in reaching its overall mission, vision, and values.
Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position is on-site and in-person but may be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule following six months of employment within the role (dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch).
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About The Adult Probation Department:
The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field
Experience:
Four (4) years of related professional administrative experience managing complex projects that include research and analysis
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements on a year for year-basis.
Other Requirements:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Our Preferred Candidate has:
Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement certification.
Experience managing complex projects for a public agency to include departmental policies and procedures.
Familiarity with court processes and structure.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Methods of performing complex, administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
Principles of public administration, organization and management.
Process improvement methodologies and approaches.
Application of theories and principles of performance measurement, statistical analysis, and other quantitative/qualitative research methods.
Skill in:
The use of standard office equipment, computer applications including spreadsheets, database and/or word processing software such as MS365 suite.
Managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.
Negotiation and facilitation.
The use of analytical software tools, data analysis methods and other computer applications.
Collecting, analyzing, and organizing complex and technical data.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to:
Work effectively within a complex organizational structure.
Effectively communicate, consult and facilitate interactions with diverse management, staff, other departments, entities and stakeholders. Verbally communicating with others to convey information effectively.
Work independently and in a team environment; lead and facilitate teams.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Exercise discretion and tact and utilize sound judgement in analyzing/processing documents and information of a confidential nature.
Guide, plan, schedule and/or monitor work activities.
Anticipate and diffuse problems before they occur.
Critically think about and analyze problems.
Problem-solve a variety of situations.
Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions.
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Direct the oversight of projects from initiation to completion.
Researches and gathers required data to evaluate objectives, goals and scope of projects and specifications.
Coordinates and manages assignments and projects including the planning and operations phases that may include design, development, testing, implementation, production and normal operations.
Plans, coordinates and oversees the development and progress of complex projects.
Estimates time frames, quality, identifies resources and quantify of resources required to successfully implement assignments, projects and activities.
Maintains and monitors project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
Organizes, attends and participates in stakeholder meetings.
Documents and follows up on important actions.
Prepares necessary presentation materials for meetings.
Ensures projects progress on schedule and addresses any delays resolving problems in a timely manner.
Determines project changes.
Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
Decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one.
Material resources management through obtaining and identifying the appropriate use of equipment, facilities and materials needed to complete specific tasks.
Research/analyze disparate information, make accurate inferences, and apply results to programs/procedures.
Working conditions:
Generally, this position performs work in office conditions, but occasional field work and traveling to other County and/or APD locations on special projects will be necessary and requires the ability to drive. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making and interaction with government officials and the public. Work in close proximity of others. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Must maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior and a professional demeanor.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system’s requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit
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Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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Title: Lead Specialist, Contract Management
Company: KPMG
Location: Tallahassee, FL
