68064770 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 871670 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064770 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064770 

Salary:  $1,945.56 - $2,100.87 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2026 

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This is a complex administrative and health care regulatory work position located in the Deputy Secretary's Office for Health Quality Assurance, reporting to the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor.

The incumbent may be expected to work during office closures in the event of a disaster.

Duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Assists in compiling and presenting data. Maintains knowledge of frequently requested Division statistics, indicators and goals.

Supports the report writers in the unit with the maintenance of reports.

Coordinates the preparation of materials relating to routine and special projects and information requests.

Coordinates the completion of the Division's participation in the development of the long-rang program plan, Division overview documents and other planning documents.

Provides leadership on legislative activities concerning the Division including: coordinating the preparation of legislative presentations; tracking legislative bills; policy review of legislative bills and amendments to ensure analyses reflect appropriate policy, budgetary and staffing issues that would affect the Division; training Health Quality Assurance staff with regards to bill analyses and the Legislative Bill Analysis Tracking site; ensuring timely submission of the analyses; and ensuring the Deputy Secretary is aware of all aspects of major bills affecting Health Quality Assurance.

Assist with the preparation of responses to inquiries from the Office of Legislative Affairs.

Organizes disaster management relief as applicable. Assists with disaster preparedness and policy.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong reading, writing and analytical skills.

Ability to use standard office machinery, including copiers, fax machines, scanners and computers.

Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, and other agency software.

Capability to learn new software (i.e. Visio, LobbyTools, SharePoint, Tableau) and application systems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of laws, rules, policies and procedures governing health care facilities and the types of health maintenance organizations regulated by the Division of Health Quality Assurance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to analyze reports of many types to detect and correct problems.

Ability to plan, organize and complete work assignments timely.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Four years of professional experience in policy analysis, program research, program planning, program evaluation, systems analysis, or administrative work.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the Florida legislative process, laws and rules governing health care facilities or experience in data querying and analysis.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: LOGAN HARRISON 850-412-4320

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.

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.