GOVERNMENT ANALYST II (Purchasing Analyst) - 60011081

Requisition No: 848275 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II (Purchasing Analyst) - 60011081

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60011081 

Salary:  $56,000 - $62,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2025 

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Government Analyst II (Purchasing Analyst)

OPEN COMPETITIVE

The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing/Procurement Analyst to join our team. The position procures commodity and services ‎and is responsible for participating in providing daily purchasing support. The dependable candidate must have ‎knowledge of government procurement and contracting requirements.  This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Ch.20.19, F.S.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, please go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

REQUIREMENTS:

Responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable on the Candidate Profile and resume. Referring to “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Minimum requirements of employment include:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of experience in developing, reviewing, and issuing purchase orders utilizing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in Ariba on Demand (AOD):
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• IT Procurement experience
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Advanced knowledge of creating excel spreadsheets
• Working with Smartsheet.

New employees of the Department of Children and Families will be required to:

• Successfully complete a Level II Background Screening.
• Participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position effectively reviews and processes purchases and coordinates activities to meet business needs of the Department, through purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Review requests and processes requisitions within MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) for the purchase of commodities and services.
• Ensure purchases are complete, accurate, and in compliance with policies, rules, and law prior to processing.
• Process receipts of commodities and services for invoice processing.
• Assist customers in determining correct procurement methods, sources, and specifications.
• Provides guidance and assistance to internal customers on procurement and contract matters, the preparation of scopes of work, ‎specifications, or other special requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of State and Departmental contracting policies and procedures. 
• Skilled in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in terms of Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, required documentation and Invoicing. 
• General understanding of the State Accounting Laws, policies, rules, and procedures and how they relate to the MFMP application. 
• Ability to conduct fact finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; and make detailed analysis and management critiques of procurement and contracting requests.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.

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.

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.