The Contract and Vendor Support Specialist supports incident management operations by coordinating procurement, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring contract compliance during response efforts.
They assist with drafting, reviewing, and processing contracts and task orders, serve as a liaison between vendors and incident staff, and track vendor performance and compliance.
The role involves maintaining documentation, supporting cost tracking and invoicing, onboarding vendors, and resolving vendor issues to ensure timely resource delivery.
Required skills include contract administration, communication, FEMA or federal funding knowledge, and emergency procurement procedures. Candidates need a bachelor's degree, minimum of 3 years in emergency contract management, FCCM certification, and ICS/NIMS training. The position is based in Hillsborough County, FL, with up to 10% travel, and involves physical requirements typical of an office setting.