68064922 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Requisition No: 850329 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064922 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064922 

Salary:  $1,694.62 - $2,286.98 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2025 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. 

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is not a remote worker (teleworker) position.

SALARY RANGE

Biweekly: $1,694.62 - $2,286.98

Annually: $44,060.12 - $59,461.48                 

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

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.

This is a highly professional financial consulting position requiring substantial financial, administrative, and operational knowledge to support the Agency's Medicaid State and Local Administration Programs. 

The incumbent in this position performs a variety of financial plan development, financial reporting support and management duties independently and under the direct supervision of the unit manager. 

When needed, this position is expected to assist in accomplishing financial revenue management transactions and/or evaluation of financial documentation.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time sensitive.  The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.

The duties and functions of this Government Operations Consultant II position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Assists with the preparation of the quarterly expenditure reports, grants management and administration.  Assists and supports the Unit's primary financial contact between the Florida State Medicaid Program and State and Federal auditors regarding Title XIX MAP Expenditure report.

Completes the review and calculation of Title XIX and XXI Federal draw requests for processing.

Completes the annual Title XIX (MAP) State Match Report.  Collects and compiles the match data from the various state match sources.  Reviews and responds to State Auditor inquiries concerning the State Match Reports.

Collects data; compiles cost analyses; prepares cover letters, invoices and supporting documents; prepares and circulates invoice packages; and mails and emails approved invoices billing Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Department of Children and Families for recoupment of the Agency’s state share of Florida Medicaid Management Information System (FMMIS) related paid claims.

Collects data as well as compiles and submits the annual Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) report for Title XXI sub-awards.  Coordinates, prepares and submits in the Federal Sub-Award Reporting System (FSRS).

Collects data, compiles cost analyses, prepares pull-check memorandum and supporting documents, and prepares and circulates memorandum to appropriate staff.

Compiles and prepares the annual Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA) report.

Compiles and submits the Incurred but Not Reported Survey (IBNRS) annual report for review and approval, compiles the supporting documentation, submits the annual report, and collects the data for submission.

Compiles and prepares the Agency's Indirect Cost Allocation Plan and Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures. 

Knowledge of basic arithmetic. 

Knowledge of office procedures and practices. 

Knowledge of basic filing practices. 

Knowledge of the principles, theories and concepts of government accounting and accounting systems. 

Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data. 

Ability to utilize automated spreadsheet applications and web-based systems. 

Ability to prepare financial reports, workpapers and schedules. 

Ability to communicate effectively. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

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

Ability to conduct fact-finding research. 

Ability to solve problems and make decisions. 

Ability to work independently. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years or more of working in State financial services with at least one (1) year of federal grants reporting experience at a state government agency; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting can substitute for four (4) years of financial services experience with one (1) year of professional work experience in accounting, auditing, or federal grants; or a combination of college or university course work and federal grants reporting experience for a total of (4) years; and must have two (2) years of professional work experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: KIMBERLY JORDAN 850-412-3851

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.