Statewide Data Business Analyst

Requisition No: 858544 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: Statewide Data Business Analyst

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004039 

Salary:  $75,000 - $95,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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Statewide Data Business Analyst
Florida Digital Service
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Statewide Data Business Analyst plays a vital role in implementing and sustaining a resilient, secure, and strategic data-sharing framework across Florida’s state agencies. This position supports the development and optimization of interoperability services and data integration efforts that align with the state’s enterprise data strategy and directly support citizen-driven outcomes for the state.
The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of API-driven services (REST, SOAP, JSON/XML), data classification and cataloging standards, and cross-agency collaboration practices. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking to identify and integrate key data sources, enhance data accessibility, and ensure high-quality, authoritative information is available for decision-making and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Lead and support efforts to establish and maintain interoperable data services between state agencies using modern APIs, service endpoints, data hubs/portals, and secure integration platforms.
•    Develop and maintain data requirement specifications, use cases, and business process models to support enterprise-wide data initiatives. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across state agencies to identify and prioritize key data sets essential for cross-agency interoperability.
•    Assess data sources for accuracy, authority, completeness, and strategic value; recommend their integration into statewide platforms or services.
•    Identify key data gaps or high-value datasets that support strategic planning, program delivery, and resident-centered outcomes.
•    Maintain and enhance data catalogs, portals, and metadata repositories to promote data discoverability and standardization across agencies.
•    Facilitate interagency working sessions and data discovery efforts to align data definitions, standards, and governance practices. Develop dashboards, reports, and documentation to communicate data availability, interoperability progress, and usage metrics to leadership and agency partners.
•    Understand requirements, map data flows, and write clear and concise business and technical documentation.
•    Participate in statewide data governance initiatives, working groups, and technical advisory teams.

Key Competencies:

•    Systems Thinking
•    Data Integration Expertise
•    Strategic Awareness
•    Interagency Collaboration
•    Technical Communication
•    Data Governance & Stewardship
•    Problem Solving & Innovation

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
•    3-5 years of experience in business analysis, data management, or systems integration, preferably in a government or large enterprise environment. Experience in developing data models, entity relationship diagrams, and SQL-based queries.
•    Practical experience with APIs (REST/SOAP), JSON/XML data formats, and web service orchestration.
•    Familiarity with data cataloging tools, metadata standards, and data governance principles.
•    Understanding of data classifications (e.g., public, confidential, restricted) and handling practices.
•    Experience working with enterprise data hubs, portals, or interoperability platforms.
•    Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, data governance, and interoperability principles.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience working in a state, local, or federal government data environment.
•    Familiarity with tools such as Azure Data Share, Informatica, Talend, MuleSoft, or similar platforms.
•    Knowledge of Florida’s data privacy laws, open data practices, and digital government strategies.
•    Certification in data architecture, data management, or related fields (e.g., CDMP, TOGAF, DGSP).

Other job-related requirements for this position:

•    Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
•    Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
•    Ability to drive and/or fly for long distances.
•    Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30lbs. 

Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende 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.
Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.
Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires
 

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.