68064834 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 877667 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064834 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064834 

Salary:  $1,945.56 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026 

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This a highly responsible professional position within the Florida Center for Health Information and Transparency, Office of the Bureau Chief. 

This position is dedicated primarily to the Bureau's financial affairs. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Tracks Bureau expenditures against the Bureau’s allocated budget and projects future expenditures based upon experience, existing employees’ salaries and benefits, hiring and vacancy notices, contracts, purchase requisitions, encumbrances, approved travel and anticipated needs monthly.

This process involves monthly communication with unit managers in the Bureau.

Resolves problems with budget allocations, expenditure tracking and corrections monthly.

Provides monthly budget reports to the Bureau Chief.

Monitors and supports the bureau’s federal grant activities to ensure federal and state procedures are appropriately followed.

Assists managers and Bureau Chief with needed reports related to grant funding.

Provides research, consultation, management, budget reconciliation, invoice processing, document development/maintenance and other tasks as needed for health IT and transparency projects.

Prepares reports and other documents related to health IT and transparency operations as needed.

Approves all purchases for the Bureau.

Verifies salary and budget availability for new hires and promotions over the minimum salary.

Assists staff in the development of legislative budget requests as needed including analysis of historical spending patterns.

Coordinates or completes special projects as required or requested.

Actively participates in staff meetings and training seminars. Performs other duties as requested.

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.

This position will be filled at $1,945.56 biweekly and is non-negotiable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of professional experience in health care administration involving management analysis, program research, program planning, program evaluation, or administrative work.

One year experience with budget, financial management, and/or project expenditure management.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

A bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited university in the field of health, social services, human services, business, or information technology. 

Experience using the Florida Accounting Information Resources (FLAIR) system. 

Experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). 

Experience using Microsoft Excel to generate reports or conduct financial analysis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•              Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, and other relevant Agency software.

•              Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

•              Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

•              Ability to work independently and in teams.

•              Ability to analyze budget and contract reports and to detect and correct problems.

•              Knowledge of the Agency’s budget processes, FLAIR (or comparable state system), and the Agency’s finance and accounting codes.

•              Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies and processes.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida’s agency for health care transparency and information. Our mission is “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”  Our vision is “A health care system that empowers consumers, that rewards personal responsibility and where patients, providers and payers work for better outcomes at the best price.”  Our values include “Accountability – We are responsible, efficient, and transparent.  Fairness – We treat people in a respectful, consistent, and objective manner.  Responsiveness – We address people’s needs in a timely, effective, and courteous manner.  Teamwork – We collaborate and share our ideas.”

What We Do:

Our commitment to maintaining and updating nationally recognized health care transparency websites like FloridaHealthFinder empowers consumers to confidently make informed decisions about their health care. We take pride in our role in providing access to valuable information that can positively impact individuals and communities.

The Difference You Will Make:

Whether it’s building relationships with our customers and vendors, updating the way we present and share data, or finding creative ways of improving our reach, there is an exciting opportunity at AHCA. You will collaborate across teams and make an impact that improves health care transparency and information delivery for all Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

AHCA encourages its staff to continuously seek creative and efficient solutions. The Agency supports and encourages employees to develop their skills professionally and offers opportunities to gain valuable experience and certifications.

The 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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: TAFTY JACKSON 850-412-3790

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.