887082 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d•$53,917 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

FloridaCommerce is hiring a full-time Government Analyst II in Tallahassee, Florida, as a Career Service position. The incumbent reports to the Contracts and Grants Manager-SES and serves as a team member and special projects coordinator between Division of Workforce Services offices and bureaus. The role provides fiscal support, budget forecasting, grant allocation coordination, and project coordination for the Division of Workforce Services. The analyst reviews and analyzes financial data; prepares monthly and quarterly reports; assigns, maintains, and validates budget codes; and develops projections based on historical data, expenditures, and anticipated funding. The role coordinates with the FloridaCommerce Office of Financial Management on approved grant and budget allocations, liaises with the Department’s budget office on amendments, monitors expenditures, and supports division operating and grant budgets. The position also supports purchasing-card, travel-management, and procurement activities; participates in audits and management reviews; coordinates findings and corrective action plans; conducts research and feasibility assessments; identifies risks and mitigation approaches; and provides grant-management technical assistance. It develops and maintains project plans, schedules, status reports, action records, and tracking processes, and facilitates project coordination and regular financial review meetings. Other related duties may be assigned. A Level 2 security background screening, including fingerprinting and checks of local, state, and national law-enforcement records, is required as a condition of pre-employment eligibility. Relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of the State of Florida Procurement System (MyFloridaMarketPlace).
Knowledge of Florida Accounting Information Resource.
Knowledge of state budgeting and legislative processes.
Knowledge of federal and state fiscal policies and procedures.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for working with data, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and using database systems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including internal and external relationships.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, document workflows, and improve operational and management practices.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and establish goals.
Ability to conduct financial management analysis.
Level 2 security background screening, including fingerprinting and local, state, and national law-enforcement record checks, as a condition of pre-employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing the administration, compliance, and reporting of federal grants, budgets, and state government contracts.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze financial data and prepare monthly and quarterly reports on actual and projected expenditures.
Assign, maintain, and validate budget codes for program areas, ensuring alignment with funding sources, grant requirements, and accounting standards.
Collaborate with program managers, finance staff, and leadership on budget-code needs; respond to and resolve code-related inquiries and issues.
Develop and maintain budget projections and forecasts using historical data, current expenditures, anticipated funding, and trends in spending, revenue, staffing, and program activity.
Analyze salary and rate trends to forecast staffing needs and recommend priorities.
Coordinate with the FloridaCommerce Office of Financial Management on the determination, calculation, notification, and release of approved grant and budget allocations for Division of Workforce Services programs.
Prepare budget amendment requests and provide information to the Department’s budget office.
Monitor expenditures against budget authority, federal and state grants, and available cash revenue; analyze expenditures and encumbrances against grant allocations and consult division staff about variances.
Identify problems and recommend solutions to division leadership and management.
Assist division administrative and program offices in completing required operating and grant budgets.
Support financial activities involving the State Purchasing Card, State Travel Management System, and MyFloridaMarketPlace requisitions.
Participate in audits and management reviews; coordinate resolution of findings and development of corrective action plans.
Conduct research, data analysis, and feasibility assessments to support decision-making; identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
Coordinate or provide grant-management technical assistance to program managers.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project plans, schedules, records, and process tracking.
Document and follow up on meeting actions and decisions; prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
Facilitate project coordination meetings and monthly and quarterly reviews with relevant bureaus to assess performance and identify improvements.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.
Annual and sick leave benefits.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program, subject to eligibility.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition Fee Waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
Ongoing comprehensive training.
Career growth opportunities.
Highly skilled, professional environment.