68065058 - Government Analyst I

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in Florida seeks a Government Analyst I (Budget Specialist) to manage day-to-day budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial documentation for the Florida Rural Health Transformation Program. This headquarters-based, on-site role supports federal grant compliance and sub-awardee monitoring under the Budget and Grants Compliance Manager.

Ideal candidates bring two years of budget/financial administration experience, strong attention to

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in budget support or related public-sector roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and fiscal reporting tools.
• Solid analytical skills to identify variances and compliance issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day budget tracking and expenditure monitoring for the program.
• Prepare and maintain financial documentation and reports for CMS compliance and grant guidance.
• Monitor sub-awardee activities and ensure alignment with state financial rules.
• Support federal grant reporting and documentation as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Grants administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance/public administration)

Tools

Excel

Financial tracking tools

Fiscal reporting systems

Job description

The Government Analyst I (Budget Specialist) supports the Florida Rural Health Transformation Program at the Agency for Health Care Administration by managing day-to-day budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial documentation. The role ensures program funds comply with CMS requirements, federal grant guidance, and state financial rules under the direction of the Budget and Grants Compliance Manager. This headquarters-based position provides analytical, administrative, and reporting support for federal grant compliance and sub-awardee monitoring.

Key qualifications:

• Two years of experience in budget support, financial administration, grants administration, or accounting in public-sector or federally funded programs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial data and documentation
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial tracking tools, and fiscal reporting systems
• Solid analytical skills to identify errors, variances, and potential compliance issues
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field preferred