GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Job title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 487322

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II – 60006655

Position Number: 60006655

Salary: $46,000 – $77,000 ANNUAL

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2021

This is an Open Competitive Opportunity
This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.
Working Title: Project Management

SPECIAL NOTES
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 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 suspended or voided and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

REQUIREMENTS
Responses to qualifying questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided (candidate profile AND resume (if one is attached) through the electronic application process. Putting “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with experience managing information technology projects through the entire software development lifecycle.

DESCRIPTION
This project manager provides support to a team of managers, business analysts, and software developers at DCF HQ in Tallahassee and dispersed in three state-owned and operated mental health hospitals. This position will be responsible for managing a variety of project types and supporting the team’s maintenance and support activities. To include:

• New software development projects designed and constructed by internal and contracted staff
• Procurement, installation, and configuration of Software as a Service (SaaS) products
• Managing the activities and performance of some of our vendors
• Completing all assessments reporting required by the Florida Digital Service (FL[DS])
• Assisting with strategic planning and legislative budget requests
• Coordinating testing and training activities
• Planning and managing large enhancements to existing applications
• The candidate selected for this position must be capable of working effectively with a team, be able to demonstrate practical experience performing the types of work described above, and have excellent organization and communication skills.

EXAMPLES OF WORK
This is work responsible for managing assigned department projects from pre-procurement through implementation. Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting research relating to information technology trends and strategic program objectives. Works with other managers on the team to complete resource budgeting and strategic planning. The employee(s) in (a) position(s) allocated to this class exercise(s) independent judgment in managing all assigned projects.
Responsible for the overall execution of project management. This includes executing the processes within each of the knowledge areas defined within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to ensure projects are managed effectively. To include managing the scope, schedule, budget, stakeholders, human and capital resources, project quality, change management, and documenting issues and risk. Additionally, participates in the creation and review of procurement documents related to assigned projects.
Ensures policies set forth by statue and administered by the Agency for State Technology (AST) are adhered to for every established project.
Responsible for meeting facilitation related to assigned projects; as well as taking part in joint application design (JAD) sessions.
Supports the “strategic” planning of the unit including data identification, data collection, data analysis, documentation, organizational analysis, reporting, audit and assessment compliance activities.
Assists with the development of D-3A’s and Schedule IV-B’s related to the program offices supported.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledgeable of All aspects of project management tools, methodology, techniques and practices; Knowledgeable of meeting facilitation and problem solving; Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project; Skilled in managing/coordinating multiple, high-priority assignments; Ability to Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources including upper management, colleagues and vendors; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines; Ability to communicate effectively.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Expected salary: $46000 – 77000 per year

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Job date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:37:51 GMT

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