GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60007221

Requisition No: 853409 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60007221

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60007221 

Salary:  $76,000.00 annually based on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2025 

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Government Analyst II

Department of Children and Families

Tallahassee, Florida

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BECLEARLY STATED WITHIN THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BEVERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

What you will do:

This position will develop materials and updates that oversee the business side of agency business systems and training needs for Financial Management (FSS, F&A, Budget, Revenue) and supporting ASA Admin office to meet the department’s future needs in a rapidly changing financial landscape with the focus on the people side of changes to business process, systems and technology, job roles, and organizational structure(s).

Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Administration, the incumbent in this position will coordinate and provide support for the Circuits/Region supported by Administration. The incumbent will be responsible for design and delivery of enterprise and localized dashboards, electronic workflows, and lightweight applications with minimal traditional coding using the low-code Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, and PowerBI).  The incumbent will setup and configure systems for each business group's unique requirements within Administration. The incumbent will create and implement strategies and plans that maximize employee knowledge, understanding, and use of administrative business systems and solutions in collaboration with end users and department Information Technology (IT). The incumbent is responsible for support to financial management and end users of agency business systems involving major functions of a fiscal program with a large and highly complex finance and accounting activity, including maintaining, updating, and recommending accounting policy and systems function promoting department efficiencies and continued success. This position also is responsible for training Financial Management and end user customers using the agency systems and supporting applications for rules and regulations.

How you will make an impact:

·         Work independently or with a team on all areas of Power Platform development and implementation of work items including requirements definition, design, configuration, customization, testing, integration, analytics and reporting, user readiness materials, and production support.

·         Lead efforts in communicating, motivating, and training employees across financial and administrative units.

·         Develop comprehensive desktop procedures, training materials, and strategies to support the evolving needs of Financial Management (FSS, F&A, Budget, Revenue) and the ASA Admin Office.

·         Focus on the people side of change, ensuring smooth transitions in business processes, systems, technologies, job roles, and organizational structures.

·         Support the department’s adaptation to a rapidly changing financial landscape through strategic change management and employee engagement.

·         Design and configure agency business systems to meet the unique requirements of each administrative business group.

·         Provide ongoing support and updates to ensure system functionality aligns with current accounting policies and business needs.

·         Deliver training to financial management staff and system end users.

·         Ensure users understand and comply with relevant rules, regulations, and application procedures.

·         Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Support Services (FSS), design and deliver enterprise and localized dashboards, electronic workflows, and low-code applications using Microsoft Power Platform tools (PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI).

·         Collaborate with IT and end users to create and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and user experience of administrative and financial business systems.

·         Analyze and understand customer business processes, objectives, and challenges and then help implement solutions to address those challenges.

·         Facilitate functional workshops and trainings with customers, document requirements, and design appropriate solutions.

·         Assist in the creation of training documentation of new department business processes related to ongoing process improvement efforts.

·         Create, manage, and maintain flowcharts/roadmaps, which contain specific steps for sponsors to perform with the project team other sponsors, peers, and employees, relevant to ongoing process improvement efforts and transitions to new platforms or agency/state business systems.

·         Work with the internal product/business team in collaboration with IT to develop Power Platform offerings that can be delivered to multiple customers.

·         Communicate and translate technical concepts to non-technical customers and business leaders.

·         Identifies opportunities for improving services delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvements and implement necessary changes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

·         Perform periodic audits and assessments to ensure that accounting operations and internal controls are functioning effectively and efficiently.

·         Report on compliance status, internal control effectiveness, and policy implementation to senior management as needed.

·         Ensure all policies and procedures align with department standards, regulations, and best practices.

·         Maintain and update systems in alignment with department policies. Recommend improvements to accounting policies and system functions to promote efficiency and long-term success.

·         Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Knowledge of Florida Statutes, State Comptroller, and Department of Children and Families rules and regulations.

·         Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

·         Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

·         Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution and operational problems.

·         Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

·         Knowledge of mathematics and statistics

·         knowledge of the techniques utilized in conducting examinations or investigations of financial institutions, securities and finance companies, or state agencies.

·         Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data

·         Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

·         Knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures

·         Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques

·         Ability to investigate, review, analyze and evaluate data

·         Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

·         Ability to plan and direct program activities

·         Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

·         Ability to identify, analyze, and review accounting system requirements

·         Ability to perform mathematical calculations

·         Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments

·         Ability to analyze workflow and implement changes

·         Strong ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, demonstrating a cooperative and supportive approach to achieving shared goals.

·         Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, able to collaborate with others to identify solutions and contribute to decision-making processes.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and actively listen to others, fostering a collaborative environment.

·         Skilled in resolving conflicts constructively, maintaining positive working relationships and ensuring team cohesion

·         Ability to motivate and encourage team members, fostering a positive and high-performance environment that enhances collaboration and teamwork.

·         Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.

·         Demonstrates a strong sense of accountability within the team, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities while contributing to the overall success of group initiatives.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills are desired.  Ability to communicate data and work with group settings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Three (3) years of experience within the State of Florida government or county/city government knowledge.

·         Significant knowledge and proficiency with federal, state, and county laws, regulations, and requirements within public sector accounting.

·         Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

·         Advanced level of proficiency in performing fiscal studies, analyzing acquired data, and making recommendations on course of action based on that study.

·         Ability to create and conduct trainings for large group settings both virtually and in person.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• Provide a reason for leaving each position listed.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.   

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:

·         No state income tax for residents of Florida;

·         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 click www.myfrs.com);

·         Flexible Spending Accounts;

·         Tuition waivers;

·         And more!

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

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.  Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Where you will work:

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.  In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater.  And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore!  Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love.  The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission:  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.

Vision:  We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values:  A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve. 

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.

·         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 will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

·         The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

SELECTIVE SERVICE:  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) 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 SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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 also 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 screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening 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.

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.