Requisition No: 869032 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM MANAGER - 48002567

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48002567 

Salary:  $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Early Learning

Office of Program Integrity

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Early Learning Program Manager SES

Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $90,000.00

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Lylith Carraway, (850) 717-8553

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has the responsibility for directing and managing the activities of the day-to-day operations and the teams responsible for fiscal and program monitoring, including Health and Human Services (HHS) Improper Payments Reviews. This program integrity unit conducts fiscal and programmatic reviews of local early learning coalitions and statewide contractors. The purpose of the reviews is to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines and to identify opportunities to improve services to families and children. The program integrity unit is also responsible for the triennial review of HHS improper payments. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Performs Accountability Reviews and Fiscal Monitoring Reviews which will be completed timely and accurately, and applicable tracking will be maintained. Risk assessment will be completed prior to review cycles beginning. Technical assistance will be developed as identified in reviews and coordinated with other units as necessary.

• Conducts the HHS Improper Payment Review which occurs every three years, in the review period it is expected that preplanning and required documents shall be submitted within established timelines.
• Provides administrative supervision and support to assigned staff including mentoring staff, overseeing staff recruitment, attendance and leave, training, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluation, identifying and resolving team/organizational problems.
• Collaborate with the program and policy unit to inform development of monitoring tools and protocols to effectively monitor the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Programs implementation.  
• Coordinates work assignments and works closely with the Program Integrity Unit supervisors to ensure projects and accomplishments are aligned.
• Conducts special assignments as directed by the DEL Senior Leadership and prepares verbal and written reports of findings and recommendations, including developing corrective actions when required.
• Coordinates and assists staff with conducting internal quality assurance reviews and supervising the implementation of special reviews, projects, and the development of risk assessment tools.
• Oversees the analysis of trends identified during monitoring’s and reflected in reports to establish a groundwork for risk assessments. Coordinate the development of appropriate technical assistance documents and training for coalitions.  
• Provides, as needed, representation on statewide agency/interagency workgroups related to early learning issues; serves as liaison for the DEL on agency, interagency, and coalitions related to monitoring issues.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• Three to Four years of professional experience in business administration or finance
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Four years of experience in either monitoring or auditing
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the minimum and educational substitutions.
• Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or University.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

DIVISION OF EARLY LEARNING MISSION STATEMENT:

The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs:

1. The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient, and their young children can be successful in school in the future.
2. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.
3. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality childcare options that best meet their needs.

The Division of Early Learning will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Florida’s youngest learners to reach their highest potential. The division empowers early childhood educators and families by providing choice and support with education options, and resources to ensure Florida’s future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed.

Division of Early Learning Website

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - 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 - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

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, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be 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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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 from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.