68064946 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Requisition No: 852888 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064946 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064946 

Salary:  $2,033.07 - $2,642.99 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2025 

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This is complex, analytical health care regulatory work involving review of programs, developing policies and project tracking, analyzing data, writing reports, preparing operational manuals, and researching information at the direction of the Bureau Chief and Senior Management Analyst II in the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation (HFR).

This position will report directly to the Bureau Chief and will assist in overall Bureau functions.

Develops quantitative methodologies and conducts statistical analysis related to Agency programs and the achievement of Agency goals including:

•The timely programming of reports and dashboards as requested by the business units.

•Maintenance and willingness to learn business unit processes to aid with the development of accurate, relevant and useful reports and dashboards; consulting with Subject Matter Experts as needed.

•Identifying the most appropriate source of data and recommending the methodology for analysis.

•Locating, extracting, compiling, merging and manipulating large health care datasets with a variety of structured and unstructured data.

•Conducting ad hoc data queries as requested.

•Presenting analytical findings through effective data visualization through Tableau or like software.

•Maintaining a working knowledge of various health data sources within the Agency.

•Staying familiar with changes to the DataMart and other frequently used data sources.

Bureau Activities and Coordination –

Takes lead on analyzing reporting needs for the bureau. 

Develops, maintains, and implements reports of HCPO data, including periodic assessments of health care program data and related mandatory reporting. 

Serves as the backup DIG (Data Intelligence Group) member for the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation.

Prepares, provides technical assistance, and coordinates division and bureau activities including confidential and operational matters. 

Activities include but are not limited to reporting; rule promulgation; special projects; legislative tracking; web updates; and emergency preparedness planning and response.

Prepares and compiles data on the management of projects and health care programs and provides a comprehensive overview with up-to-date information to the HFR Bureau Office.

Reviews health care provider programs, regulations and data to prepare materials relating to special projects and information requests from the HFR Bureau Chief. 

This includes facilitating intra- and inter-agency meetings, preparing memos and reports, reviewing project drafts, ensuring timely submission of information for the bureau, monitoring deadlines and tracking projects to ensure Agency management are aware of key ongoing projects and information requests.

Rulemaking –

Assists lead bureau staff in rulemaking activities for the division including research, review of draft text and materials, indexing and filing of records and documents, consulting with agency staff as needed for projects, reviewing the agency’s annual regulatory plan and providing updates to leadership. 

Legislation -

Researches, writes, reviews, and completes legislatively mandated reports, bill analyses and legislative special projects as assigned. Monitors legislative bills passed each year to determine how it impacts the Agency and if rulemaking is required adds it to the Agency’s annual regulatory plan.

Emergency Preparedness and Planning –

Handles or coordinates the bureau’s emergency preparedness and planning activities including scheduling staff coverage for provider call downs and assisting at the state emergency operations center during emergencies.  Handles or coordinates other emergency preparedness activities as directed.

Maintains liaison with other offices within the Agency, health care professional associations and other individuals and organizations related to health planning and regulatory activities and represents the Bureau, Division and Agency at meetings and on committees regarding data system issues and other projects as assigned.

Performs other related 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Skills in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Access, Visio, etc.

Experience with one or more statistical software packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS) or experience with writing SQL statements.

Ability to estimate and establish milestones on a project.

Ability to produce and maintain documentation of data and finished products in a wide array of formats targeted to an audience ranging from senior administrators to the public.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to solve problems, document work, and activities related to bureau operation.

Ability to plan, organize, and determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Knowledge of basic project management.

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

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

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS  

Three years of professional experience in public or business administration, health care planning or regulation, or licensure, analysis, and monitoring of programs. 

Two years of experience providing written and verbal communication is required. 

Experience or knowledge in writing SQL and/or developing Tableau/like software dashboards is preferred.

Experience with VERSA Regulation or other licensing or enforcement systems is preferred. 

A degree from an accredited college or university related to health care, public or business administration, or another field pertinent to the position’s scope of work can substitute on a year-by-year basis for the required work experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: MIKAYLA PEREZ 850-412-4455

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.