SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

Requisition No: 870211 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70034011 

Salary:  $85,476.82 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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WORKING TITLE: SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Information Technology.

The mission of the Office of Technology in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the Department's operations and strategic goals.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Manager with workflow management tasks relating to OIT administrative programs such as procurement, contract management, procedure manual revisions, information technology audits, and legislative impact analysis.
• Assists the OIT Manager in ensuring that OIT services are delivered with a high degree of customer service and satisfaction.
• Serves as consultant to higher level supervisory and/or administrative personnel in the coordination of purchases, legislative bill analyses, procedure manual review, contract management, vendor management,
• and invoice approvals.
• Coordinates with the FDC Legislative Affairs division both directly and indirectly regarding legislation that may impact information technology systems or required new governance projects.
• Oversee and/or assists in the creation and submission of statutorily required reports from OIT to the legislature.
• Oversees management and compliance with all OIT contracts, data sharing agreements, memorandums of understanding, memorandum of agreements, and Contract Addendums.
• Coordinates with the FDC Bureau of Contracts and Monitoring as it relates to the contracts OIT monitors and manages.
• Manages, or otherwise improves processes related to contract management.
• Responsible for monitoring the traceability of purchases by maintaining documentation on deliverables expectations and acceptance.
• Participates in regular meetings with management, technical and/or program personnel in reviewing the progress of projects to provide updates on the status of projects and associated contracts.
• Coordinates or participates in the development and implementation of department procedures as a result of information system/project implementation.
• Oversee FDC procedure manual reviews and authors OIT procedure manuals including new procedure manual development or edits to existing procedure manuals.
• Assists with the development of new or edits existing procurement documentation including collaboration with the OIT Procurement and Contract Manager on scope for new projects, including request for quotes and competitive solicitations.
• Coordinate with FDC Bureau of Procurement regarding solicitation development and pre/post procurement activities.
• Adheres to FDC policies and procedures in the workplace and performs required training.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess experience with Microsoft Office.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with SmartSheet.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.