GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074850

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the
Government Analyst II
within the Research Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of interviewing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with both internal and external customers in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to record, collect, evaluate and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to speak clearly and correctly.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• A bachelor's degree from a college or university in a behavioral health or public health field and four years of professional experience in a behavioral health or public health field is preferred.
• Three years of professional experience serving as a lead or assistant on a major research project.
• Three years of professional experience with research and demonstrated application of research skills.
• Three years of professional experience with program planning, research, and evaluation.
• Three years of experience with academic, business, or technical writing.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a master’s degree in a behavioral health or public health related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex critical analyses and evaluations of projected and actual effectiveness of current or proposed program activities.
• Assist in developing research agendas and project scopes.
• Assist with designing systems to capture data and conducts various analyses on data collected.
• Recommends, implements, and monitors changes in work processes to measure and ensure stated outcomes are achieved.
• Documents findings from primary and secondary research
• Summarizes research studies and evaluation reports on assigned topics by extracting, organizing, and analyzing relevant information and facts.
• Collecting and analyzing opioid-related datasets with statistical analysis software, including but not limited to data from hospitals, medical examiners, Medicaid, and various surveys.
• Produces graphical and written analyses of findings for interim and final reports.
• Prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data.
• Use software programs to create effective data visualizations
• Develop presentation slides or infographic reports.
• Conducts appropriate analyses to answer evaluation questions or provide requested/required information.
• Document analysis processes used, i.e., definitions, assumptions, timeframes, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Provide information for mandatory statutory and annual reports.
• Provides information for mandatory statutory and annual reports.
• Conducts special projects as assigned.
• Provides guidance, technical assistance; and specialized program expertise for assigned projects.
• Provides consultation through the accurate presentation of data and other service/program information.
• Advises management on relevant research related projects and tasks including identifying areas for improvement and/or concern and solutions, as applicable.
• Represent the Department and presenting findings at relevant conferences, summits, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level