GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64081469

Requisition No: 876698 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64081469

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081469 

Salary:  $53,917.08 - $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive Opportunity

The Division of Children's Medical Services, Bureau of Child Health Quality, is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and collaborative professional in the role of Government Analyst II in Tallahassee, FL.  This position reports directly to the Bureau Chief, and functions as a program administrator responsible for program and project management, and communication specialist needs. The ideal candidate will combine structured project management discipline with top-tier communication skills to keep cross-functional team members, leadership, and external stakeholders aligned and informed. This role is vital to ensure program and agency initiatives are delivered efficiently and with high quality.

This is a professional position that requires independent and complex work related to the Bureau's operations for children and youth with special health care needs. The incumbent directs complex, cross-functional projects aimed at improving child health quality, manages project life cycles, and coordinates strategic internal and external bureau communications.

Key Position Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Manage the execution of strategic healthcare projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop project charters, scopes, work breakdown structures, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor project progress using tools like Gantt charts, risk registers, and status dashboards.
• Coordinate cross-functional bureau teams to ensure deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Identify project risks, track performance metrics, and implement corrective actions.

Strategic Communications:

• Draft high-level briefings, executive memos, and presentations for the Bureau Chief.
• Serve as the central communication point for internal and external project stakeholders.
• Synthesize complex clinical and operational data into clear, actionable reports.
• Align messaging across regional Children's Medical Services (CMS) offices and staff.

Bureau Operational Support:

• Facilitate project stakeholder meetings, document action items, and drive accountability.
• Conduct research on project-related policy issues, Florida Statutes, and health metrics.
• Assist the Bureau Chief in optimizing administrative workflows and resource allocation.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong proficiency in project project management principles and methodologies, life-cycle frameworks, and operational tracking methodologies.
• Skill in utilizing project mapping tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SMART Sheets) to manage workflows and milestones.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects, and track minutiae.
• Ability to communicate complex technical, financial, or operational concepts clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats to varied stakeholders and multifaceted groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with internal agency staff and external partners.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze data trends, evaluate alternative solutions, negotiate resource solutions and execute resolutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• A Valid Florida Driver's License

Preferred

• A current Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Two or more years of professional experience managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, or managing corporate or public sector communications.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Public Health, Business, Communications, Organizational Leadership or a related field.
• Experience providing direct communication support to management or leadership.

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

Counties Covered: All FL Counties (State Level Position)

Travel Time: 10%

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.