GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64053572

Requisition No: 877497 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64053572

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64053572 

Salary:  $53,914.08 

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Open Competitive
 

This is a career service Government Analyst II position, that serves as a professional research analyst for the Systems Information Management Unit, located in the Florida Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services. The incumbent is required to contribute to the unit’s diverse research agenda and will be expected to take an active role in collaborating with and supporting program staff to achieve the overall goals of Children’s Medical Services. They must be competent in independently performing data quality techniques, statistical analyses for program evaluation, creating graphical presentations of quantitative information, and able to write clear and simple explanations of observable patterns and trends.
 
Your Specific Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical support for programs or contracts that require data collection, validation, analysis or are essential for program performance monitoring.
• Perform process reviews and program evaluations, analyze performance data to measure program impact, and provide staff and management with recommendations for achieving program goals.
• Work with technical staff, contractors, and partners to ensure data about CMS Programs are collected, stored, retrieved, reported, and used in alignment with best practices, agency requirements, and program goals.
• Serve as a technical consultant to support data requirements and performance measurement to further program goal attainment and management directives.
• Conduct research and statistical analysis with a variety of data types to support research and programmatic goals - examples of data types include clinical, fiscal, survey, expenditure, enrollment, attrition, geographic, time series, diagnostic, service related, provider type, assessment, intervention, etc.
• Implement mixed methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) in the development and execution of research on health, healthcare, programs, and supportive services.
• Write about technical topics for diverse audiences, including creating presentation materials, technical briefs, formal correspondence, grant deliverables, surveys, and other work products to articulate central research questions, analytic techniques, key findings, and recommendations.
• May be asked to perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Word, Power Point, and Excel. Demonstrated education and/or work history of research and advanced analytic skills in large data.
• Experience in performing multivariate and inferential statistical analyses using SAS or R software.
• Ability to organize complex information into user-friendly formats for presentations and written materials.
• Possess professional organizational skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and committed to excellent internal and external customer service.
• Open to solicit and accept feedback and critique, able to establish/maintain effective working relationships with others; and willing to serve in a support role and facilitate creative exchange in collaborative projects.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in written and spoken situations. Experience with querying data using SQL, depicting trends in Qlik, or conducting ArcGIS map functions a plus.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams, Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Experience performing multivariate and inferential statistical analyses using SAS or R software.
• Experience with querying data using SQL, depicting trends in Qlik, or conducting ArcGIS map functions.

Preferred - 

• Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in quantitative social science; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least three professional years of experience performing statistical analyses and writing research findings in healthcare or social sciences fields.

 
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:
2020 Capital Circle SE
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
This is not a remote position.
 
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 click www.myfrs.com);
• 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.