GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074510

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $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. The Office of CBC/ME Financial Accountability is under the Assistant Secretary for Administration located at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. The office performs financial monitoring and analysis on nineteen (19) contracts with non-profits and one county government known as Community Based Care (CBCs) lead agencies that provide for foster care and related services. The office performs the same functions for seven (7) contracts with non-profits known as Managing Entities (MEs) to provide community substance abuse and mental health services.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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, business, and/or data analysis and at least five years’ experience in similar fields.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child welfare services is preferred.

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree