GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 72003830

Requisition No: 863080 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 72003830

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003830 

Salary:  $50,000 - $54,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025 

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Government Analyst II
Division of Retirement/Outreach & Audit
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL 

Division of Retirement:
The mission of the Division of Retirement (division) is to deliver a high quality, innovative, and cost-effective retirement system. The division currently has 221 full-time retirement staff and manages a FY 2025-26 operating budget of $48,864,720. The division administers the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan, currently the fourth largest state retirement system in the US with more than 1.1 million active, retired, and terminated vested and non-vested members and $191.6 billion in assets. The division pays out $12.9 billion a year in retiree benefits and maintains the service history, vesting and membership status records, and collects nearly $5.5 billion annually in employer and employee contributions from more than 1,000 employers for all FRS members. 

The Work You Will Do:
As a Government Analyst II you will create and maintain educational and marketing multimedia content such as short-form videos, employee and employer training and presentations, print publications and brochures, and other web content.

The Difference You Will Make:
You will be an integral part of the retirement team by helping to fulfill the division’s mission of providing accurate and timely information through our print and publications, and our external and internal websites.

How You Will Grow:
DMS encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Our four pillars are expectations for all our workforce, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provide training and other presentations in-person and online to FRS-participating employers on topics that provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the FRS Pension Plan and the employers’ responsibilities under the Plan.

Attend benefit fairs throughout the state, such as during Open Enrollment, giving retirement participants the opportunity to learn about how the Division of Retirement delivers a high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective retirement system, and discuss how to properly plan for their future. 

Identify future content needs for the division’s broad audience of active members, retirees, and employers.

Other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Ability to review data for accuracy, identify errors and take corrective action.
Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and verify data relating to benefit plans.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to benefit plans.
Ability to train others.
Ability to organize data into logical format.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to direct and coordinate the planning and implementation of operational and program reviews and program monitoring activities.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to develop various reports.
Ability to design, develop and implement research models.
Ability to manage a benefit services program.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
Ability to use PC for various automated applications.   
Integrity, Communication (Listening, Writing, Verbal, Interpreting), Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Empowerment
Ability to pay attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of professional experience in the area of insurance, retirement or social security, administration, call center, customer service, fiscal work, statistics, or personnel. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Professional experience in the areas described or any combination of the above, can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
One (1) year experience in business and/or technical writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with project management.
Real-world experience with graphics design (we may request a portfolio if you are interviewed).
Experience with teaching and answering questions in front of a large group.
Experience with quality control.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
 
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.