GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64064802 1

Requisition No: 861719 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64064802 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064802 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional communications role serving as the liaison for the Division of Children’s Medical Services. The position is responsible for managing both internal and external communications, developing content, and strengthening the division’s brand across various platforms. Key duties include planning and executing communication strategies in collaboration with the Department’s Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative Planning. The role reports directly to the Division Director. Duties and Tasks include:

Strategic Communications & Planning:

•    Lead internal and strategic communications for Children’s Medical Services.
•    Act as liaison for digital media best practices, branding, and emerging trends.
•    Develop internal communications strategy with Division Director and Office of Communications.
•    Coordinate crisis communication responses to protect organizational reputation.

Content Creation & Dissemination:

•    Create and distribute statewide in-house publications.
•    Collect, format, and deliver information via press releases, social media, web posts, etc.
•    Write, edit, and format documents, presentations, and publications for leadership and program offices.
•    Draft leadership messages/scripts for internal communication.

Media & Event Support:

•    Support Office of Communications with press conferences, media events, and public meetings.
•    Storyboard or translate ideas for creative teams or vendors.
•    Represent the Division at statewide events through presentations.

Internal Communication Management:

•    Ensure consistent messaging across all internal media and Division areas.
•    Plan, write, and edit content for intranet, email bulletins, and monthly deliverables.
•    Communicate Division initiatives and projects to employees and stakeholders.

Marketing & Campaigns:

•    Assist in creating and coordinating marketing plans for Division programs.
•    Ensure compliance with Department marketing and communications policies.
•    Lead and coordinate special projects and statewide campaigns.
•    Support design services and oversee marketing research and campaign evaluations.

Legislative Reports and Special Projects:

•    Legislative Bill Analysis
•    Legislative Implementation Plans
•    Constituent Correspondence
•    Presentations for Legislators
•    Monitoring legislative committee agendas

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Managing projects on a strict deadline.
•    Working with little supervision.
•    Experience coordinating and running in-person and virtual meetings, and workshops.
•    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•    Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud apps, Publisher, Canva, or other creative content tools.
•    Experience with developing creative content (PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, websites, infographics).
•    Experience writing and editing content for both internal and external stakeholders, such as newsletters, communications (e.g., emails, website), or meeting minutes.
•    Strong verbal and written communication.
•    Excellent organizational and project management abilities. 
•    Ability to analyze information and develop innovative solutions to communication challenges. 
•    Strong attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in all written materials.
•    Proactive in generating ideas and taking ownership of work. 
•    Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
•    Ability to travel within the Tallahassee area to support offsite meetings or events using your own vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Health Communication or Business.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, or business.
•    Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

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, FL 32399

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.

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.