GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40034473

Requisition No: 871930 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40034473

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40034473 

Salary:  $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / CS

POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Government Operations Consultant II

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of small business lending, contract management, and public-private financing programs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Support the management of contracts currently overseen by senior staff, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics.

• Assist in preparing financial reports, summaries, and dashboards for program leadership
• Maintain accurate financial data, ensuring consistency with accounting and reporting standards
• Track expenditures, budget allocations, and program financial performance
• Act as a liaison between program managers and the Finance & Accounting teams to support reconciliation, documentation, and audit readiness
• Support invoice review, payment processing, and verification of funding allocations
• Compile data from multiple sources to support quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Assist with the development of financial models, basic forecasts, or trend analyses as needed
• Maintain organized financial records and support compliance documentation for state and federal programs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, or public-sector budgeting
• Familiarity with financial documentation, reconciliations, or grant/contract reporting (preferred but not required)
• An understanding of economic development or government programs is a plus
• Skills
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (sorting, filtering, formulas, pivot tables, forecasting)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-team coordination
• Ability to analyze numerical data and identify discrepancies or trends
• Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance and Accounting, Budget and Program teams
• Capacity to learn financial systems, reporting tools, and state processes quickly
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and partners

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• Must complete the Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification Training within 12 months of appointment. 
• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.

• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Preferred:

• Experience in finance, accounting, economics, or public administration
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, or reconciliations
• Familiarity with financial documentation, audits, or state/federal reporting
• Experience working with Excel, financial models, or data validation
• Exposure to government programs and public-sector finance
• Experience supporting cross-team communication between finance and program staff

Pay:

$45,000.00 – $55,000.00 Annually             

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

The Program Financial Analyst will provide essential financial and analytical support to the Office of Small Business Innovation. This role will assist with program financial reporting, data validation, budget tracking, and coordination between the finance, accounting, and program management teams.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will assist the Office of Small Business Innovation with ensuring work-flow success. Additionally, you will play a core role in the revitalization of small businesses for Floridians.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, 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.

Where You Will Work:     

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.