BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 76003253

Requisition No: 851103 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: BUDGET ANALYST C-SES - 76003253

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76003253 

Salary:  $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2025 

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Office of Executive Director

Bureau of Financial Management

Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. 

Contact Person: Grady Smith, (850) 617-2128

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Budget Analyst - C SES within the Office of Financial Management, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the responsible allocation and oversight of public funds. The primary focus is on budget preparation, financial and grant analysis, and compliance to support the agency's operational and strategic goals.

A Budget Analyst - C SES assists in the development of the agency's annual  budget request, analyzing financial data to project future funding needs and making recommendations for budget allocations.

By monitoring expenditures and evaluating spending trends, they ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and in alignment with state regulations and policies.

Additionally, the role involves preparing reports for agency leadership, the Governor's Office, and the Legislature, ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes and administrative codes. Budget Analysts also play a key role in legislative budget inquiries and audits, providing critical insights and recommendations.

This position also supervises two staff members, providing guidance on budget processes, financial reporting, and compliance requirements. The Budget Analyst - C SES  ensures that the team operates effectively, delivering accurate and timely financial data to support decision-making.

This position will support the agency's transition from the FLAIR (Florida Accounting Information Resource) system to Florida PALM (Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management). This transition represents a significant modernization of the state's financial management processes, and the Budget Analyst - C SES plays a key role in ensuring a seamless shift by assisting with system implementation, data migration, and process adaptation.

Collaboration is essential, as the Budget Analyst - C SES works closely with department heads and program managers to align financial planning with operational priorities. They also coordinate with the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget, offering technical guidance on funding requests and financial procedures.

• Ability to supervise, lead, delegate, and motivate staff, ensuring efficient administration of bureau programs to achieve organizational goals.

• Ability to solve problems and think critically, developing innovative solutions to improve budget processes and operational efficiencies.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey financial information, policy updates, and strategic plans to staff and leadership.

• Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments, ensuring compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements.

• Skill in using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and other state procurement and financial systems to manage budget and procurement processes efficiently.

• Skill in conducting training and delivering presentations to staff, leadership, and stakeholders on budget policies, financial processes, and system updates.

• Knowledge of state and federal budget policies, financial regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to government agencies.

• Ability to develop and implement budget policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Florida statutes and fiscal guidelines.

• Ability to adapt to changes in financial policies, legislative mandates, and funding allocations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational continuity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience using Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.

• Two or more years of experience in the collection of data, ensuring timely reporting of data, and/or updating procedures.

• Two or more years of experience planning, coordinating or organizing work assignments.

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.  Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged. 

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.

• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.