APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60045280

Requisition No: 865055 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60045280

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60045280 

Salary:  $63,000.00 to $66,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2025 

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This is an Open Competitive Opportunity

This position is pending reclassification

The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Information Technology Business Consultant to support the Department of Children and Families’ mission-critical technology initiatives. This position performs highly responsible technical writing, consultative, and administrative work that directly impacts the funding and delivery of essential services to Florida’s families. This position combines project management, communications, policy analysis, business analysis, technical writing, and administrative skills to ensure funding-related documents are accurate and compliant.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL.  Remote work is not available. 

Examples of Work:

1. Research, analyze, write Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and supporting artifacts for ACCESS Florida System projects and operations following federal regulations, guidelines, and templates.
2. Research, analyze, and write Operational Work Plans (OWPs) for ACCESS Florida System projects following state regulations and guidelines.
3. Maintain official files of record for assigned Advance Planning Documents and Operational Work Plans and supporting material.
4. Facilitate and coordinate meetings to gather, analyze, and finalize information for required federal and state documentation.
5. Prepare status reports, presentation materials, summaries, and other documentation as needed.
6. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
7. Read and analyze state/federal regulations, policy updates, rules, and legislation related to ACCESS Florida System supported programs and operations.  Develop detailed written analysis and summaries of findings.
8. Read and analyze project information, procurements, and contracts pertaining to assigned technology projects and operations.
9. Provide support for requests between federal partners and other state agencies, ensuring timely responses.
10. Provide support for system-related procurements and agreements represented in APDs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and methodologies for strategic analysis, design, and implementation of information systems.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate data, apply problem-solving techniques, and interpret applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps or similar project tracking products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, public administration, management information systems or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum four years of professional experience within IT or Health and Human Services areas.

Preferences:

• Experience as a business analyst or policy analyst.
• Prior experience developing project management plans, operational work plans, or Advance Planning Documents (APDs).
• Experience supporting state or federal government IT projects, especially those related to Medicaid or SNAP systems.

Special Notes:

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

Florida Retirement System (FRS): If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s 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. 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.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families 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 be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations 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.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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.