SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 71002361

Requisition No: 859655 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 71002361

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002361 

Salary:  $57,457.57 

Posting Closing Date: 09/03/2025 

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SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

FORENSICS SERVICES

VALIDATION & PROJECT COORDINATION

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Program Analyst under the Forensic Services division, specifically for the Validation and Project Coordination Team (VPCT). This position is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a highly organized individual with strong computer skills, excellent communication abilities and an interest in bringing project management principles and methods to forensics. We value the ability to work with a variety of project teams, in-person or remotely, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving software application use as this new program develops.

The senior program analyst is a core member of a small team dedicated to supporting the vital processes of validating and implementing new forensic technologies, instrumentation, and methods across our statewide laboratory system, ensuring that FDLE remains at the forefront of forensic science. While project management or laboratory experience is valued, they are not requirements for this position, as the primary focus is on supporting the team and its goal of making validations and other forensic projects more efficient while meeting high quality standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Assisting in planning, organizing, and monitoring validations and other forensic projects that implement new methods, equipment, and technologies, or other changes;
• Creating and maintaining documentation related to validations and other forensic projects such as meeting agendas and minutes, spreadsheets, timelines, status reports and visual aids, in various software applications;
• Engaging and updating project stakeholders in a variety of ways;
• Utilizing project management methods and tools to track project progress, collaborate with project teams, inform stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of forensic projects;
• Working with a variety of stakeholders within forensic services and other FDLE program areas to help ensure deliverables meet project requirements, and FDLE policies and procedures are met;
• Responding to requests for assistance from members with respect to VPCT procedures and form;
• Assisting in tracking internal VPCT tasks to ensure timely completion;
• Assisting with the development of VPCT documentation and tools as the program develops; and
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Forensic Services and the mission of the VPCT. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in project management, project coordination, program management, program analysis, systems analysis, management analysis, engineering, laboratory analysis, or related administrative work; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience; or
3. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education; or
4. Any combination of professional or nonprofessional experience as described above and college education at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year can substitute for the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices including web-based meetings;
• Knowledge of basic project management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of basic forensic science laboratory operations;
• Knowledge of general FDLE organizational structure and programs;
• Skilled in organization, task prioritization and time management;
• Ability to operate computer hardware and software to organize information into logical formats for presentation in reports and other work product;
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed; and
• Ability to communicate very clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $57,457.57

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.