Financial Analyst - 31001372

State of Florida

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters, acting as a liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, conducts extensive exercises, provides technical assistance to local governments, and conducts emergency operations trainings. FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), coordinating state efforts during disaster response and recovery from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office, a 24-hour operation providing situational awareness. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor on emergency declarations and federal relief funds. The organization's mission is to "Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida", with a vision of "Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities". This position serves as a Financial Analyst in the Fiscal Operations Unit for the Bureau of Mitigation, responsible for all subgrant agreements and reimbursement payments for the bureau’s grant programs.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, develop, and administer comprehensive internal processes related to financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance program rules and policies.
• Knowledge of the reimbursement of management and administrative costs specifically, as they are associated with administering the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.
• Ability to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Skill in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of computer software, which would include developing and manipulating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, drafting documents/reports in Microsoft Word on current statuses of projects/issues, and developing presentations for external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel overnight and to work non-traditional work hours during emergency events and assume disaster relief duties as directed.
• A minimum of one year of finance, accounting, or other related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and procedures.
• Provide operational and analytical support to the Budget Analyst in financial and grant-related activities across state and federally funded programs.
• Assist in tracking, monitoring, and maintaining financial data to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
• Support the preparation and review of financial reports, documentation, and data used for leadership, federal coordination, and grant lifecycle activities.
• Perform financial reviews and reconciliations to ensure expenditures, payments, and records align with established guidelines and system data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across systems and tracking tools to ensure data integrity and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal staff to gather, verify, and validate financial information.
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in financial data and escalate findings for resolution.
• Compile and organize financial data into clear reports and summaries to support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and support overall operational efficiency within the Fiscal Operations unit.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Fiscal Operations Manager and bureau leadership.
• Work irregular hours, more than eight hours per day, extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays) in response to emergency events.
• Work at locations other than their official headquarters in response to emergency events.
• Perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description in response to emergency events.
• Deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

Benefits

• 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.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed