GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Requisition No: 506965

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 71002270

Position Number: 71002270

Salary: $46,381.14

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2021

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Services are delivered by five key areas: Executive Direction and Business Support; Investigations and Forensic Science; Florida Capitol Police; Criminal Justice Information Services; and Criminal Justice Professionalism. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

MISSION:

To promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens and visitors.

GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

• Any combination of professional or nonprofessional experience as described above and college education at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year can substitute for the required education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position reports to the Bureau of IT Policy Development and Planning, Business Support Section of the Information Technology Services Division. The incumbent will work directly with the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor of the Business Support Section to oversee project budgets/spend plans. Specific duties include:

• Preparing and administering IT project related budgets/spend plans;
• Preparing and administering department IT project budget and spend plan documentation in accordance with state regulations which includes budget details, funding details and monthly spend plan reporting;
• Preparing project budgets in a professional and timely manner;
• Preparing periodic budget projections to present to ITS management;
• Identifying, analyzing and reporting budget issues to enable management to effectively manage them;
• Serving as a back-up in planning, organizing and administering the ITS Operating Budget;
• Assisting in the procurement of products and services in ITS;
• Working with ITS staff and management to identify procurement processes that are best suited for products and services used by ITS to carry out its mission;
• Reviewing and approving payments for products and services in a timely manner;
• Working with ITS PDP staff to ensure that procurement records are complete, up to date, and accurate; and
• Conducting research and developing recommendations for Legislative Budget Requests (LBR) for ITS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of government budgeting practices;
• Knowledge of government procurement practices;
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office with proficiency in the use of Excel;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document;
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials;
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options;
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts; and
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period or served at least one year in their current position. Preference may be given to applicants in the State Personnel System who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period or served at least one year in their current position.

REMINDERS:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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