GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 43001553

Requisition No: 869108 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 43001553

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001553 

Salary:  $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

DIVISION:  OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Experience in research, analytics, program evaluation, or performance management is required.

Preference:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, statistics, data science, or a related field. Four (4) years of experience in a related area can substitute for the preferred bachelor's degree.

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze policies
• Ability to analyze financial data and other sets of complex data

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Role Overview:

This position supports leadership by providing data-driven insights that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability across state and local government. The position focuses on analyzing programs, operations, and expenditures to identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost savings, and enhanced service delivery for taxpayers.  Also directly contributes to improving how government works—helping deliver better services, reduce waste, and ensure public resources are used effectively and transparently.

Key Responsibilities:

Research, Analysis & Evaluation

• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research on government programs, processes, and service delivery models
• Evaluate policy and operational initiatives to assess effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and impact
• Benchmark performance against peer states and national best practices

Data Analysis & Insights

• Collect, and analyze administrative, financial, and operational data
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical models to track efficiency and outcomes
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Support performance management initiatives, including agency scorecards and outcome tracking

Policy & Budget Support

• Provide analytical support for budget development, fiscal notes, and resource allocation decisions
• Assess cost-effectiveness and return on investment for government programs and initiatives
• Support evidence-based recommendations during decision making

Collaboration with Team

• Work closely with policy teams, operations staff, and IT/data teams
• Support cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving productivity, service quality, and value for money

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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.