GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002587

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible, professional position requiring a substantial degree of independent activity to conduct performance reviews and audits of a complex administrative program for the Division of Early Learning. This position involves administrative, fiscal and program oversight responsibilities for the statewide delivery of School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations governing the administration of these programs and the ability to interpret and apply those statutes and regulations to ensure compliance is desirable. Requires the ability to analyze effectiveness of service programs and to identify and facilitate changes needed to meet program requirements and improve performance.

Requirements

Two years applicable work experience.
Experience working with Microsoft Office.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in business administration, economics, finance, management, accounting, public administration, social science, or other qualitative or quantitative analysis and research fields can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations governing the administration of these programs and the ability to interpret and apply those statutes and regulations to ensure compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Participates in Accountability Reviews (to include desk and onsite monitoring) of the early learning coalitions and statewide contracts to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with School Readiness, Child Care Resource and Referral, and Voluntary Pre- Kindergarten statutory and regulatory requirements, and Agency Rules and policies.
Conducts monitoring reviews of sub recipient’s and contractor’s services delivery, operations and governance.
Assist with the coordination of special projects.
Participate in special reviews and analyzing results.
Conduct programmatic reviews of contracted agencies.
Assist with fraud prevention and data analysis of reports.
Analyze data to determine if policies were implemented as required and make suggestions for process improvement.
Prepare and analyze the risk assessment and trends process.
Present outcomes of the monitoring engagement to stakeholders during exit and entrance meetings and during other internal and external meetings.
Implements and maintains a project tracking system to ensure that programmatic reviews and monitoring reports are completed on time and meet administrative requirements.
As assigned, prepare, update and review tracking system for annual monitoring results.
Maintain communication with unit supervisor and team regarding project status and outcomes.
Assist with the design and management of projects and reviews.
Common field methodologies include surveys, analyses of program outcomes, on-site examinations, interviews, conducting focus groups, file reviews, and review of coalitions service plans, continuity of operations plan (coop), annual reports, fiscal reports, plan amendments, eligibility, data security, reimbursement, and fraud prevention.
Reviews documents or interface with appropriate coalition or statewide contractor and DEL staff for compliance with applicable VPK and School Readiness statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Document findings and prepare written recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
Prepare and analyze findings of Accountability Reviews for quality and make recommendations as needed.
Edit and proofread reports and other written materials.
Works together as a team to support the unit, department and/or organization to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
Provide related technical assistance, including action planning, attending on and off-site meetings, giving direction for organization development, reimbursement practices and provide explanation of findings to local early learning coalition staff and board members.
Perform onsite monitoring/technical assistance visits (as assigned).
Assist with preparing periodic risk assessments for ELCs and other entities.
Reviews policies, procedures, guidelines and state and local plans and evaluate the impact on operations and identify potential problems and recommends appropriate corrective action.
Assist in the development of monitoring tools and guidance including the development of forms and reports.
Performs other responsibilities and special assignments as directed by the unit supervisor.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
Sick Leave - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month