GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 72001299

Requisition No: 869326 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 72001299

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001299 

Salary:  $60,672.30 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position performs under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief of the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Maintenance.

Provide statistical analyses of real estate projects though trend analysis, cost benefit analysis and other strategic functions. 

Assist in the development of the 30-year plan study which includes outlook on age and health of buildings, including occupancy, repair/renovation needs and operational data.

Support business and process improvement initiatives to enhance the division’s capabilities to meet operational requirements and provide excellent business services.

Assist in building business case analysis to support recommendations for future plans, activities, and proposals in the best interest of the state.

Interpret complex systems, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.

Work with large volumes of data including running calculations, trends, analysis, and reporting.

Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.

Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.

Conduct meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.

Effectively communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful reports.

Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements.

Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.

Manage competing resources and priorities to ensure timely completion of deliverables and projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
Experience in strategic planning or a related discipline is preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Comfort with ambiguity and an ability to create clarity.
Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately, synthesize, and clearly communicate highly complex findings to focus on the critical issues and actionable opportunities.
Experience interpreting and organizing raw data into a consumable format.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, facilitate teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and achieve results on projects with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks and deliver under tight deadlines.
Ability to generate reports, projections, spreadsheets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time efficiently between multiple priorities.
MS Office proficiency, including advanced skill in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

A valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of strategic planning experience or data collection/interpretation. Four additional years of experience can substitute for the required education.
Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience in financial analysis and cost/benefit analysis. 

Preferred qualifications:

PowerBI or other analytics platform experience.
Smartsheet experience

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 two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.    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, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger 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.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
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.