GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60070431

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families is hiring a Government Analyst II to serve as its Grants Finance Coordinator within the Office of Revenue Management. This professional position plans, develops, implements, and evaluates financial management projects and training initiatives that support compliance with federal and state grant requirements. The incumbent serves as a technical resource for complex processes including Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting, Public Assistance Notice (PAN) compliance, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) subaward reporting, grant draw processes, and financial analysis. The role leads cross-functional projects, develops standardized tools and training materials, and supports audit readiness and continuous process improvement.

The position is based at DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida, and is not eligible for telework or work from home. Primary hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week in the office. The workplace is tobacco-free.

Requirements

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to varied internal and external audiences.
• Strong understanding of SEFA, FFATA, PAN, and grant financial management principles.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data, develop alternative recommendations, and solve problems.
• Ability to organize and analyze data into logical formats for reports, documents, and presentations, and translate findings into actionable guidance.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong project management and training development skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar field and two years of experience in similar fields; or an associate’s degree in one of those fields and at least four years of similar experience; or a high school diploma or GED and at least six years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar fields.
• Education and experience claims must be verifiable through the electronic application and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training on SEFA identification, classification, and reporting requirements.
• Provide training on PAN requirements and supporting documentation standards.
• Guide and train staff on FFATA subaward data collection and reporting.
• Develop training on federal and state grant drawdown methodologies, financial reconciliation, and analysis.
• Create standardized training materials, including presentations, job aids, written procedures, and reference guides.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person training sessions and document attendance and completion metrics.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and demonstrated application of concepts.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special projects related to financial management, grant compliance, and reporting enhancements.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, deliverables, and performance measures.
• Lead cross-functional work groups involving finance, program, Information Technology, and leadership staff.
• Monitor project milestones and provide written status updates to management.
• Draft, revise, and maintain written financial management and grant compliance procedures.
• Identify process gaps and compliance risks, recommend improvements aligned with federal and state guidance, and support approved changes through training and technical assistance.
• Ensure consistent implementation of standardized grant analysis processes and presentations.
• Analyze financial data related to cash management, grant draw timing, and expenditure trends; identify anomalies, risks, or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop grant analysis tools and dashboards for financial monitoring and decision-making.
• Support annual SEFA preparation through data validation, classification, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with finance and program staff to align SEFA data with general ledger and grant records.
• Develop and maintain SEFA guidance and reference tools.
• Respond to financial management-related audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Develop standardized FFATA reporting guidance, templates, and tracking tools.
• Assist programs with FFATA data validation and submission requirements.
• Monitor FFATA reporting timelines and completeness standards.

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 with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• No state income tax for Florida residents

What This Job Offers

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