68064663 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 861627 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064663 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064663 

Salary:  $1,945.56 - $2,479.24 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2025 

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Where You Will Work:

This position is in the Deputy Secretary's office within the Division of Health Quality Assurance.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Deputy Secretary of HQA and provides services and support to the facility licensure function of the Agency.

This position will work with all the bureaus of the Division, but will work most closely with the Bureaus of Health Facility Regulation, Central Services, and Field Operations in systems management, data support, and training.

The Work You'll Do:

The incumbent will provide training in systems, policy development, data management, and quality assurance. Specific responsibilities and duties are as follows:

Serves as the primary Project Liaison for VERSA, Online Licensing, HFRS, and Laserfiche and lead analyst for development of new systems as assigned by the Division.  Duties include:

•              Conducts research and requirements gathering for new or existing systems

•              Coordinates data related projects

•              Assists in the maintenance, development, implementation, analysis, and reporting of HQA data

•              Responsible for testing releases of new systems (including drafting test scenarios and plans)

Coordinates or performs training and technical support for all systems including but not limited to VERSA, HFRS, and Laserfiche

Develops and maintains policy and procedure and system training manuals for the functions of this position.

Represents the Division at meetings and on committees regarding data system issues and other projects as assigned.

Other duties as required.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time critical.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. 

Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

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 104 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/

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of health care data systems and Agency health quality assurance programs.

Knowledge of relational database systems, network connections.

Knowledge of project management.

Skilled in the operation of all Division applications and software.

Ability to use ad hoc reporting software, e-mail, communications software.

Ability to establish effective professional relationships with program, IT, industry and other groups.

Ability to make written and oral communications clearly, concisely, and effectively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience navigating data tables, pulling data from custom databases, and linking databases. 

One year of experience with creating system training manuals or maintaining policies and procedures.

One year of experience in developing business and system processes through analysis, requirements gathering, and testing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: HOLLY JONES 850-412-4333

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.

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.