GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 72003946

Requisition No: 876106 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 72003946

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003946 

Salary:  $52,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2026 

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Government Analyst I
Division of Specialized Services
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Assist DMS State Purchasing in the review and evaluation of the operational effectiveness of the Rental Vehicle State Term Contract (STC).
• Proactively resolves issues and contributes to process improvement in the rental vehicle contract.
• Answer calls from State employees and other eligible users of the STC, provides accurate and satisfactory answers to inquiries and concerns, provides assistance and support, deescalates situations involoving dissatisfied users, and escalates unresolved issues to Rental Vechicle Contract Specialist.
• Analyze situations and establish the best path to get the traveler on the road safely and efficiently.
• Assits in all reporting and assignments regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the rental vehicle contract.
• Assists in the development of strategies for problems assigned in accordance with federal, state and department objectives.
• Reports all substantive issues regarding the rental vehicle contract and, if needed, formulates monthly reports regarding same.
• When activated, work with the Emergency Operations Center for state response of rental vehicles. 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
  
• Knowledge of the rental vehicle industry.
  
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
  
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational practices.
  
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
  
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
  
• Ability to handle heavy workloads (calls and emails)
  
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
  
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other job-related requirements for this position:
   
Occasionally requires being on call after normal business hours
Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned daily to avoid accidents.
Completes all Departmental required trainings by the due date.
Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires.

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of professional experience in contract administration, contract analysis, or program management, including experience with vendor oversight, performance monitoring, and compliance for service-based contracts.

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of the rental car industry
• Knowledge of the State Term Contract for Rental Vehicles

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses: 
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.