GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 65000051

Requisition No: 863483 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 65000051

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 65000051 

Salary:  $4,276.69-$4,875.00 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

PLANNING AND EVALUATION

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional position at the Tallahassee office of the Department of Elder Affairs. This position reports directly to the Chief of Planning and Evaluation – SES, who supervises the Planning and Grant Development Unit for the Bureau of Planning and Evaluation. This position serves as the lead grant coordinator for the Department.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $51,320.28 to $58,500.00, annually.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO:

The Government Analyst II supports the Department of Elder Affairs by coordinating high-impact planning, reporting, and grant activities. In this role, you will:

• Lead the coordination of grant development efforts, including research, tracking, and submission support.
• Support the development of strategic documents such as the State Plan on Aging and Long-Range Program Plan.
• Collaborate with program offices and executive leadership on cross-agency initiatives that strengthen operations, planning, and funding strategy.
• Assist in the preparation of key reports, proposals, and planning materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects related to policy, evaluation, and process improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent public speaking and facilitating skills
• Knowledge of grant research, writing, and application standards and best practices
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grant writing activities
• Ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for the Department or Florida's Aging Network Ability to edit large documents and manage edits from multiple users
• Knowledge of project management software and diagramming tools such as Smartsheet and Visio
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate assignments to meet established deadlines
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and work as a part of a team
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data
• Ability to produce meaningful reports in a timely manner
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct meetings and make presentations
• Ability to lead discussions and present materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of experience in grant coordination, public administration, policy analysis, or project management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft tools, Smartsheet, or other collaborative platforms is a plus.

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 employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

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

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.