BUDGET ANALYST - 64031260

Requisition No: 863602 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BUDGET ANALYST - 64031260

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031260 

Salary:  $53,706 - $59,077 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. 

This is a highly professional position which requires the ability to independently apply a variety of accounting and budgetary skills in performance of the duties of the position.  The position is in the Budget section of Finance and Accounting and reports directly to the Finance and Accounting Director.  The primary responsibilities of this position is to serve as liaison for budget matters between the Finance and Accounting until and their assigned operating division revenue and expense reports, distributing reports, budget monitoring, payroll reallocation, OCA balancing, Schedule C allocation management, core contract development, UDS reporting, spending plan development/management and including but not limited to the Information Security Policy, Employee Accountability Policy, and the DOH Internal Control Policy.

Performs all accounting tasks as required for preparing, tracking and monitoring the operational budget for all assigned programs.  This includes, but is not limited to, financial statement analysis (i.e. budget reports, audit statements, and/or any applicable accounting data).  Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with both internal and external customers.  Works with management and L4 managers to analyze, plan and prepare accounting and budgetary systems for all Divisional grants and contracts.  These duties include, but are not limited to data collection, timely preparation and submittal of required financial statements and/or reports, preparation and maintenance of a variety of accounting records/systems, ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data to management and responsibility to research, comprehend and effectively apply all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to programs.  Process salary redistributions monthly.  Track expenses in OCAs to ensure programs are appropriately charged (through the use FLAIR, FIS, and FIRS reports).

Responsible for and participate in the preparation of the Medicaid Cost Reimbursement Report, the Medicare Cost Report, the Core Contract, the Spending Plan, SEFA, the Annual Internal Control Questionnaire, annual report documents and production of the monthly financial package.  The incumbent may also be assigned other budget, financial and accounting related tasks such as conducting internal audits, My Florida Market Place approval flow responsibilities, UDS reporting, spending plan management.  Position will perform duties as needed in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing Administration.  Additional duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for conducting major Pharmacy audits (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Responsible for conducting the monthly Pharmacy storeroom audits at each clinical site.
• Perform field audits to ensure that the safeguarding, handling, and accounting of Cash Policy is being followed by staff.  Ensure that the quarterly site audits are completed.
• Process Medicaid, Medicaid HMO, Medicare and Third-Party billing, retrieve EOBs and transmit payments.
• Process bad debts (collections, write offs) monthly.

Perform other duties as assigned.  This includes preparing adjustments (transactions 58’s), preparation of special reports, cross-training with other sections within Finance and Accounting, occasional work assignments with other sections and/or sites, assistance with or management of special projects, management of the budget office filling systems, providing assistance to Executive Managers, and attendance at training, meetings, and support as required.

Train new employee(s) on FIRS, FIS and other accounting systems.  Provide backup support while other Budget Analyst position is vacant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting rules and principles.
• Knowledge of DOH policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with special knowledge in Excel.
• Knowledge of various DOH accounting systems such as but not limited to FIRS, FIS, and FLAIR.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must be willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Must have 3 years or more of experience creating spreadsheets using Excel or using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have 3 years or more of experience reconciling budgets within an organization and presenting data to senior managers.
• Must have 3 years or more of experience coordinating budgets across multiple operational units within a divisional organization.

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 North Davis Street, Building B, 3rd Floor,

Jacksonville, FL  32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.