GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074510

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

12d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position performing highly responsible technical and operational analysis. The incumbent in this position will be expected to function independently and with minimal supervision to perform complex tasks. Occasional overtime and travel may be required. Time worked will be adequately compensated.

Requirements

• Responses to qualifying questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided (candidate profile AND resume (if one is attached) through the electronic application process. Putting “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Data Analysis preferred but not required, as well as two years of experience in similar fields. If no bachelor’s degree: High School diploma or GED equivalent and at least 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, business, and/or data analysis; or an associate degree with a focus in accounting and/or business and at least five years’ experience in similar fields.
• Note: Additional years of experience may substitute for the education qualification for a degree. Example: Two years of experience can substitute one year of education.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficient in Excel and Word;
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations;
• Solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the vast array of individuals;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to conduct fact finding research, understand, and communicate rules, guidelines, and policies;
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collects and performs complex analyzes of financial and client related data to provide information for operational and programmatic request for information.
• Prepares analyses that identifies outlier data.
• Prepares various analyses in excel and Word.
• Monitors and researches rules, regulations, and policies as well as applicable Federal financial rules, reporting requirements, and data needs considering State and Federal regulations.
• Creates, manages, and maintains procedures and desk guides for all functions of this position.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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