GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005786

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d

About The Position

The Government Analyst I provides onsite and virtual support to schools participating in the USDA Foods Program and using the POINT System. The role learns the system’s modules and provides functional and technical support to school food service management staff. It also supports training and communications, handles program and contract data, evaluates program operations, responds to inquiries, and assists with emergency management functions during disasters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in those areas; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of such experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of scheduled hours; travel varies with scheduled activities.
• Willingness to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.
• Pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to food distribution programs.
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, implementing, or evaluating food distribution programs.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Eligible candidates must pass a numerically based work sample with an established minimum passing score.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and virtual functional and technical support to schools participating in the USDA Foods Program and using the POINT System.
• Provide feedback on training and POINT System materials; monitor and update related content on the USDA Foods Section website.
• Assist with developing POINT System training for staff and program sponsors, and serve as a subject matter expert who develops and delivers presentations at training events.
• Gather, review, analyze, and enter program data for USDA Foods stored at the state-contracted warehouse and other locations as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and provide information as requested.
• Analyze contract requirements and provisions for compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Enter contract information into the tracking system, monitor contract changes, and update the tracking system accordingly.
• Store contract documents according to FDACS policies and procedures and maintain detailed, organized files.
• Develop and implement program evaluation tools to collect, analyze, and report data for program improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate program practices, develop best practices, and recommend solutions to improve operations.
• Respond to general inquiries and complaints about agency programs through written, electronic, and telephone communications, or refer inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Assist with the bureau’s emergency management functions during disasters.
• Perform related work and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED