68064729 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

Requisition No: 823449 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064729 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064729 

Salary:  $1,551.96 - $2,017.55 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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Under the direct supervision of the General and Operations Manager I, the incumbent is responsible for providing management consultant services and assistance to Bureau of Field Operations staff and health care provider staff to promote the most efficient and effective operation with a number of data systems used by the Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight (HCPO) and required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Conducts routine monitoring of field office progress towards meeting State Performance Standards System benchmarks for assigned measures. Collaborates with other unit staff as needed to ensure effective reports are in place for measure tracking.

Provides assistance and technical support to HCPO and provider staff based upon well-established and accepted practices that promote the most efficient and effective operation of State and Federal data systems while maintaining data integrity for such systems. This includes, but is not limited to, Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reports (CASPER), Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports (QCOR), Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES/iQIES), and Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN) applications, Corrflow, Versa Regulation (VR), Health Facility Reporting System (HFRS), Laserfiche, and other learning management systems. Serves as back-up Minimum Data Set (MDS) / Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) automation coordinator.

Prepares federal quarterly Survey & Certification and CLIA budget packages. Prepares federal projected Survey & Certification budget and CLIA budget packages. Annually, performs state Approved Operating Budget (AOB) exercise.

Bridges operational and training gaps based on identified data integrity outliers by proposing enhancements, preparing reports, written materials, and job aids, and conducting training using a variety of delivery methods: Webinar, classroom, conference calls, and/or one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Monitors for Florida Statute/Florida Administrative Code regulatory revisions, and coordinates updates with subject matter experts to ensure regulation sets used in the survey process are up to date.

Performs project-based work as assigned. May participate on teams requiring collaboration of entities both within and outside of the Agency.

Performs other duties as required. Travel may be required.

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:

     •      State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other  supplemental insurance options;

     •      Flexible Spending Accounts;

     •      State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

     •      Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

     •      9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

     •      Career advancement opportunities;

     •      Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

     •      Training and professional development opportunities;

     •      And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of budget principles.

Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of personal computer and software, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and Teams.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.

Ability to conduct fact finding and solving techniques.

Ability to develop training programs.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.

Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

At least 7 years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis or administrative work, including at least 1 year of experience performing budget work (which may not be substituted by a degree).

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare, medical or communications can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

A master’s degree or greater can substitute for an additional year of experience. 

Preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access). Also prefer knowledge of or related experience in: Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN - an application used to collect, manage, and store healthcare provider and inspection data), Laserfiche (a document management system), Versa Regulation (an application used to collect, manage licensing and regulatory functions), CorrFlow (a correspondence tracking system), CASPER (a reporting tool), and redaction tools/processes.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  JONATHAN HOWARD/MORGAN JOHANSON (850) 412-4492/(850) 412-4514

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.