OPS Field Financial Analyst - 31902123

Requisition No: 868440 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Field Financial Analyst - 31902123

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902123 

Salary:  $35.00/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2026 

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Field Financial Analyst - OPS

Bureau of Response

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hour a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the State of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida”, along with our vision of “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as a Field Financial Analyst, responsible for collecting, analyzing, and documenting all cost data related to incident response operations. Working within the Finance/Administration Section for Florida’s State All-Hazards Incident Management Team, this position supports the development of real-time cost tracking, cost estimates, budget management, procurement coordination, documentation for reimbursement, and organizes situation information. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collect, track, and analyze all cost-related data associated with the incident, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and contracted services.
• Assist in preparing daily incident cost summaries and forecasts for the Field Finance Section Chief.
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Financial Management and the Office of Procurement and Contract Management to assist with procuring goods and services for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
• Assist in monitoring and tracking purchases, invoicing, and payment close-out activities, ensuring alignment with budget and procurement policies.
• Assist with travel coordination of the Incident Management Team and supporting personnel.
• Participate in briefings, planning meetings, and demobilization planning as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

This position is on an as-needed basis and may involve some periods (weeks to up to three months) without an assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess an understanding of NIMS/Incident Command System (ICS) concepts and principles.
• Basic understanding of financial management principles.
• Familiarity with the state budgetary process and procurement policies.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and cost tracking tools.
• Sharp attention to detail, with the ability to collect and verify financial and contractual documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Must be deployable on short notice and capable of working in field-based environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of NIMS/Incident Command System (ICS) concepts and principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and the ability to learn and navigate division enterprise business systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to deploy for extended periods with little to no advance notice anywhere in Florida or the United States, work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform other duties as required. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (i.e., up to 28 days at a time). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in Incident Command System (ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-230, ICS-242, ICS-700, and ICS-800).

Special Notes:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

FDEM is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members and recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 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 FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify the Human Resources Office 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.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

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.