GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003615

Requisition No: 872690 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003615

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003615 

Salary:  $53,917.08 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Strategic Initiatives Lead

Full Time, Career Service Position

Open Competitive Opportunity

About the Role:

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong working relationships with others, and can turn big-picture thinking into action as our Strategic Initiatives Lead. In this role, you will serve within the Director’s Office on the Strategic Planning Services team and contribute to advancing MQA’s mission through high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that strengthen MQA’s operations, workforce, and regulatory effectiveness. You will connect the dots across strategy, communications, and operations, fostering a more connected and performance-driven culture.

As a trusted advisor to division leadership, you will rely on your strong communication, project execution, and stakeholder engagement skills to unify internal processes, close performance gaps, advance strategic goals, and foster alignment across MQA. You will do this by leading division-wide projects, facilitating strategic planning workshops, developing staff engagement tools, supporting critical organizational changes, and helping leadership close performance gaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead division-wide initiatives and help institutionalize new processes that improve efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Support MQA’s new Performance Management Council.
• Develop toolkits, templates, and strategic planning frameworks to guide offices in aligning with MQA goals.
• Draft executive-level briefings, communications, and presentations that translate complex initiatives into clear, actionable content.
• Create and maintain project plans, charters, and stakeholder maps to drive structured implementation of key initiatives.
• Partner with offices and leadership to support change management, performance tracking, and employee engagement.
• Lead workshops and internal feedback sessions to gather insights and improve internal communication and operations.

Are you organized, insightful, and energized by helping others navigate change? Do you like turning big-picture goals into actionable plans? If so, this could be the role for you.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect high‑level goals to actionable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects from planning through execution.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information, identify trends or performance gaps, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high‑quality executive‑level documents, presentations, and briefings.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead meetings, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment, and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to produce accurate, error‑free deliverables.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and helping others create clarity and alignment during periods of change.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in project management, strategic planning, organizational development, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with continuous improvement or performance frameworks such as Lean Six Sigma, Rapid Process Improvement, or performance measurement methodologies.
• Experience working in government, health care, regulatory environments, or other mission-driven public sector settings.
• Experience supporting organizational change, employee engagement efforts, or culture-building initiatives.
• Ability to interpret data or performance metrics to support decision-making and strategic alignment.
• Ability to work effectively in situations with evolving priorities or incomplete information.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at:

4042 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

This is a fully on-site position based in Tallahassee. Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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 successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.