GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 42003927

Requisition No: 877883 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 42003927

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003927 

Salary:  $53,916.98 - $56,612.83 

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2026 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Sander Dominick (386) 853-6435

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or 

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or 

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 

Requires possession of a valid driver license.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

Moderate travel required.

Project management professional certification obtained within first year of hire.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Some weekend or evening travel may be required.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: Performs complex evaluative planning and research for the division. Conducts independent analyses and evaluation on existing program operations and activities; critical processes; and workflows. Analyzes program trends. Displays initiative and independent judgment. Proposes/ accepts and completes projects requested for/by department staff. Facilitates/ completes the requirements for any project including but not limited to: research, reports, buildouts, training, quality assurance, and presentations.

Researches and analyzes information and trends related to division programs.  Reviews programs, activities, services, forms, and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements. Identifies systematic changes and/or specific weaknesses in operations, policies and/or procedures and non-valued-added activities. Recommends solutions to enhance the efficiency and value of division programs.  Identifies, evaluates, and develops best practices for all division programs. Develops program evaluation tools to collect, analyze, and report data for program improvement.

Develop and maintain schedules for accomplishing, prioritizing, and organizing project work or work assigned to team as project lead. Establish long-range objectives related to projects and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment; to detect problems, determine adjustments, and conclude projects. Complete and organize necessary summaries, reports, SOPs, and other documentation.

Assists with planning and developing evaluation criteria and conducts targeted quality assurance (QA) reviews for programs. Analyzes QA review findings, recommends changes for program and process improvement and efficiency, and prioritizes improvement initiatives based on review findings. Creates detailed program and statistical reports regarding division programs. Assists with developing and maintaining QA criteria, forms and statistics.

Develop training materials utilizing a variety of mediums. Coordinates with division management and staff in the maintenance of program e-learning materials on the division’s learning management system. Corrects deficiencies in the division’s e-learning content as dictated by program, process, or regulatory changes. Reviews and monitors trainings presented by division staff and other personnel for content and training modalities to measure overall effectiveness. Identify deficiencies in division training and work with division management and staff to develop resources that address needs.

Develops and maintains professional relationships with project requesters. Manages and supports project teams. Interviews personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used. Prepares manuals and trains workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to project needs. Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, and evaluation according to project needs. Utilizes all communication tools appropriate for organizing and updating personnel related to projects as well as department leadership.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of research and implementation methodologies.
• Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.
• Skill in using Flow charts, PERT charts and/or Fishbone mapping tools.
• Effective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to process information in a logical manner and to assess validity.
• Ability to understand program processes of various departments to identify and implementing work improvements.
• Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.