68900502 - OPS OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

6d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Operations & Management Consultant II serves as the Budget Specialist for the Florida Rural Health Transformation Program. The position supports financial oversight, grants compliance, and budget management, including day-to-day budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial documentation. Work must comply with CMS requirements, federal grant guidance, state financial rules, and Agency policies. The Budget Specialist provides analytical, administrative, and reporting support for federal grant compliance, sub-awardee monitoring, and program budget operations under the direction of the Budget and Grants Compliance Manager. The position is housed at headquarters.

This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position and is 100% grant-funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program, with funding from CMS currently approved for 2026–2031. Continued employment is contingent on renewal or extension of grant funding. OPS employment is a temporary, at-will relationship for short-term or intermittent work; OPS employees do not serve probationary periods or become permanent in their positions.

A good attendance record is essential because the work is daily and time-sensitive. The employee is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergencies beyond the employee’s control. Employment is conditional on successful completion and approval of required state and national criminal history screening. The State of Florida is a drug-free workplace, and employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in budget support, financial administration, grants administration, or accounting.
• Working knowledge of budget tracking, financial reporting, and grants compliance concepts.
• Basic understanding of federal grant management and federal cost principles under 2 CFR Part 200, or ability to quickly develop proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial data and documentation.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to identify errors, variances, and potential compliance issues.
• Organizational skills and ability to track multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial tracking tools, and fiscal reporting systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive financial information.
• A good attendance record and ability to report to work daily and on time.
• Successful completion and approval of required background screening before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience preferably in a public-sector or federally funded program.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, training, or certification in accounting, finance, or grants management.
• Experience supporting CMS grants, federal healthcare funding, or public health financial oversight.
• Experience in a state government budget, accounting, or fiscal compliance function.
• Familiarity with federal reporting platforms and grant management systems.
• Prior experience with invoice review, reimbursement processing, or sub-award documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Budget and Grants Compliance Manager with daily budget tracking, reconciliation, and monitoring program expenditures, obligations, and encumbrances.
• Support preparation of budget summaries, expenditure reports, forecasting tools, and financial dashboards for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Compile and organize financial data and supporting documentation for CMS financial reports and other required federal fiscal submissions.
• Track grant compliance deadlines and maintain calendars of financial reporting requirements.
• Review invoices, reimbursement requests, and financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with allowable-cost requirements.
• Assist with monitoring sub-awardee budgets and expenditures, compiling documentation, and flagging potential compliance concerns for review.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation of fiscal processes, transactions, and compliance activities.
• Help prepare materials and respond to routine inquiries in support of audit readiness, CMS monitoring, and internal financial reviews.
• Assist in identifying budget or expenditure data variances, errors, and discrepancies and bring them to the Budget and Grants Compliance Manager’s attention.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for training sessions for program staff and sub-awardees on fiscal policies and reporting expectations.
• Support coordination with procurement, contract management, regional leads, and other internal teams on routine financial matters.
• Assist with data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, and updates to financial tracking and reporting systems.
• Help compile background materials and data for legislative budget requests, budget amendments, and legislative budget analyses.
• Perform other assigned budget, financial tracking, and grants compliance support duties.

Benefits

• No state income tax for Florida residents.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, subject to eligibility, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Savings and spending accounts.
• 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC, described as a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed