68053334 - BUDGET ANALYST C - SES

Requisition No: 880272 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68053334 - BUDGET ANALYST C - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68053334 

Salary:  $2,451.94 - $3,265.19 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026 

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This is a highly responsible position within the Division of Health Quality Assurance (HQA).

This position serves as the HQA program budget analyst within the program office. 

The incumbent will be responsible for planning and directing the financial management of HQA’s operating and non-operating budget; assisting with the development of the legislative budget request; recommending and implementing administrative program policies; monitoring program expenditures; determining the fiscal impact of proposed policy changes.

This position will assist with the coordination and development of HQA’s Legislative Budget Request (LBR) in accordance with instructions from the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG).

This includes incorporating the policies and decisions issued by the Secretary, review and evaluation of LBR proposals, exhibits, schedules, and any issues related to the submission of the Agency's LBR for Medicaid.

Assists with planning and directing HQA’s Approved Operating Budget (AOB) and ensure consistency with the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the intent of the Legislature.

This includes developing budget allocation methodologies, preparing, reviewing, evaluating, and recommending how appropriations are to be allocated for each program office to support the Agency's mission within Health Quality Assurance.

Assists with coordinating and developing HQA’s spending plan by monitoring, reconciling, and tracking expenditures, encumbrances, FLAIR/PALM transactions, corrections, allotments, and projections.

Conduct comparative analyses.

Research and provide supporting documentation for the development of budget amendment requests as needed. Organize and facilitate meetings within HQA and ensure pertinent fiscal/budgetary materials and information are available for monthly Spend Plan review meetings, annual development of the AOB meetings, and other meetings as necessary.

Prepare, review, and track budget, monitor rate, project and monitor expenditure patterns, recommending corrective action to resolve adherent spending patterns, ensure accurate coding of expenditures to maximize federal funding, and other related activities.

Advises the program budget supervisor, HQA Chiefs, Assistant Deputy Secretaries, and HQA Deputy Director on problems and policies related to HQA programmatic and operational issues.

Review and approve requisitions in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system within established guidelines and procedures.

Develop and provide reports regarding contract activity and projected deliverables.

Review, approve, and analyze contracts for sufficient appropriation, funding, and correct budgetary coding prior to execution.

Develop and provide reports regarding contract activity and projected deliverables.

Assist with startup exercises and special assignments from the EOG.

Assist with the development of responses to inquiries from the EOG, legislative, and Agency staff.

Maintains detailed knowledge of the positions and organization structure of HQA.

Provides financial and budgetary assistance to all HQA offices.

Must be knowledgeable of federal regulations regarding the administration of HQA and various rates and federal financial participation.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to effectively use standard computer programs; ability to prepare written work products; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of budgetary principles and practices; and ability to perform analytical work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience with My Florida Market Place (MFMP).

Preference will be given to candidates that have:

Experience communicating complex financial or program information to senior leadership, including the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Experience participating in the legislative budget development process, including contributing to the preparation, analysis, or review of Legislative Budget Request (LBR) issues.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: CHRISTINE BYRD 850-412-4090

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.