PROGRAM ANALYST II - 64005413

Requisition No: 827219 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PROGRAM ANALYST II - 64005413

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005413 

Salary:  $50,000.00-$57,537.48 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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Job posting category - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a responsible, professional position with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services, Bureau of Early Steps and Newborn Screening, and will be supervised by the Senior Management Analyst II- SES.

Extract and analyze early intervention service data for the Early Steps program, as well as requests other programs within the Division of Children’s Medical Services. Prepare and compile data related to infants or toddlers with disabilities receiving early intervention services under IDEA Part C for federal reporting, as required by USDOE.

Work with Early Steps program vendor(s) and staff to coordinate data requests and provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine information management needs and system requirements. Identify program needs for future system improvements.

Develop and implement process solutions for collection, analysis, and dissemination of data, both for management use and to ensure quality data for state and federal reporting. Create and maintain tracking systems for data requests, technical assistance, and system updates. Analyze and identify patterns and trends to determine if targeted and/or intensive technical assistance is needed.

Monitor national/state changes to medical claims billing practices to ensure applicable procedure and diagnosis codes are current within the Early Steps system. Maintain the Early Steps Program Fee Schedule in coordination with Florida Medicaid billing rules.

Travel is required for this position. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Performs other work-related duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic understanding of modern database technologies. Technical competence in operating computer software (Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel). Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Functional capacity to independently research business-related information using the internet. Familiarity with medical claims management and billing procedures. Knowledge of confidentiality rules. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Teamwork skills necessary to work collaboratively within the unit.

PREFERENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of human services, education, public health, social work, public administration, computer science, information technology or a related field (relevant experience on a year-for-year basis can substitute for specific degree requirement)

• Three (3) years of professional experience with cleaning, organizing, and transforming raw data into reports using data analysis/visualization software (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerBI, etc.)

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Alexander Building

2020 Capital Circle SE

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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 set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.