COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST II - 48002917

Requisition No: 856836 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST II - 48002917

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48002917 

Salary:  $42,561.57-$46,817.92 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Technology and Innovation

Bureau of PK12-Education Information Services (EIS)

Location: Tallahassee-Turlington Building

Computer Programmer Analyst II - CS

Salary Range starting at Pay Grade Minimum: $42,561.57- $46,817.92

Anticipated Vacancy

“Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes."

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement
Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.    

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.
 
Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.   FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:
1.    Higher Student Achievement
2.    Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access 
3.    Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4.    Quality Services

Florida Department of Education

Description

The Division of Technology and Innovation within the Florida Department of Education is seeking a motivated individual to serve in a full-time position as a Computer Programmer Analyst in the Bureau of PK12-Education Information Services (EIS). EIS facilitates K-12 school data collections and reporting and is responsible for providing guidance to Department Program Areas and school district Management Information Services (MIS) personnel on district data file submissions. Data collections are primarily survey based, with occasional supplemental file submission needs.

Under the supervision of the PK-12 Education Information Service (EIS) manager, the Computer Programmer Analyst will:

Assist in maintaining the Public-School Master School Identification (MSID) file by verifying and updating data on new and existing schools, submitting it for approval as needed, and ensuring files and documentation are up to date. This includes providing technical assistance on the MSID’s file structure, uses and data to school districts, DOE, agency personnel and others.

Facilitate, in collaboration with other staff, the bi-weekly MSID School Approval Committee (SAC) meetings providing necessary MSID applications and documentation for SAC review prior to the meetings,  Must also put together the recommendations from the SAC and submit them to Division leadership for final review.

Update and implement, in collaboration with other staff, the annual Database Manuals Rollover process, ensuring the latest database updates and changes are in accordance with Department programs policies. This includes communicating the updates to the School Support Team (SST), the DQ2 (Data Quality) application support team, and school district personnel for implementation.

Revise and manage, in collaboration with other staff, the weekly updates to the Student and Staff Information Database Manuals; ensuring they are accurate, appropriately formatted, approved by the PK-12 EIS manager, and share with SST and DQ2 teams.

Review, format, and analyze survey data reports generated from school district on Staff and/or Student information. This includes following up with districts regarding the data quality of their submissions based on Department policies, legislation, and other requirements.

Exampled of Work Performed

• Consulting with other units within the Department Program Areas on database modifications, edits, and data collection activities, ensuring the inclusion of relevant data items providing interpretation as needed.
• Responding to ad-hoc data requests from various groups such as the Department and school district personnel, legislative staff, the media, and other individuals. The requests range from simple questions to complex reviews of available data.
• Supporting school district staff in the interpretation of database reporting and editing procedures, data element definitions, applicable student population and reporting timelines.
• Providing technical assistance to the Division on requesting new or updated information for Data Elements, Formats, Appendices, Edits, etc.
• Coordinating with units outside of Data Systems to update the documentation mentioned above.
• Updating, adding, or deleting school information on the Master School Identification online database application.
• Additional task as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple, and competing priorities and maintain goal directed behavior and performances sometimes under stressful condition; is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the agency’s fundamental values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence honest, and teamwork; must interact courteously with others; performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns  of others and must nor negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of computer operations, systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of data processing flow charting techniques.
• Knowledge of database structures and theories.
• Knowledge of current database technologies.
• Ability to provide instructions or training to others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to assess future information needs so that the database can evolve in an appropriate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in analysis, planning, research, evaluation, or administrative work; or
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• A minimum of one (1) year of data analysis and reporting experience.
• Must have one (1) year of experience interpreting, administering, and/or communicating policies and procedures.

Notes

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The incumbent in this position is required to travel 10% of the time.

Position Location:
This position is located at our headquarter location at 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

 * State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth      

* Highly skilled, professional environment

* Maternity and parental leave benefits       

For a more complete list of benefits and qualifications, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 * We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

 * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers’ experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

 Additional Benefits Information

State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month)
Life Insurance – State pays 100% of premium Additional supplemental insurance is available such as dental, vision, etc. Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts are available
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction   

Leave Information: (CS)

• Annal Leave- All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years you earn 10.833 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave- Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

Background Screening Requirements

It Is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 background screening results are received, reviewed and approved by the Department.  Level 2 background screening shall include, but not limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Special Requirements:

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1,1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption form the SSS. Verification will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

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.