887082 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

FloridaCommerce seeks a professional Finance Analyst to support the Division of Workforce Services in Tallahassee. The role involves fiscal analysis, budget coding, and coordination of grant allocations, collaborating with program managers and leadership.

You will prepare monthly financial reports, forecast budgets, and advise on staffing priorities while ensuring compliance with state funding sources and grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State of Florida Procurement System (MyFloridaMarketPlace).
• Knowledge of Florida Accounting Information Resource.
• Knowledge of State budgeting and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state fiscal policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for data work and presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports based on actual and projected expenditures.
• Assign, maintain, and validate budget codes for multiple program areas to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Ensure budget codes align with approved funding sources, grant requirements, and organizational accounting standards.
• Collaborate with program managers, finance staff, and leadership to understand program needs and apply appropriate budget codes.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to incorrect, missing, or outdated budget codes.
• Develop and maintain budget projections and financial forecasts based on historical data and expenditures.
• Analyze spending trends to project future budget needs and staffing priorities.
• Coordinate with the FloridaCommerce Office of Financial Management on grant and budget allocations.
• Prepare budget amendment requests and liaise with the department’s budget office.
• Monitor expenditures against budget authority and grants; report variances.
• Assist divisions with Division operating and grant budgets.

Skills

MyFloridaMarketPlace

Accounting Resource

Budgeting processes

Fiscal policies

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Requisition No:887082

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 887082 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

FULL TIME / Career Service
POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL

This is a professional position that reports to the Contracts & Grants Manager-SES . The incumbent serves as a team member and special projects coordinator between the Division of Workforce Services offices and bureaus.

Fiscal support analyst

• Review and analyze data. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports based on actual and projected expenditures.
• Assign, maintain, and validate budget codes for multiple program areas to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Ensure budget codes align with approved funding sources, grant requirements, and organizational accounting standards.
• Collaborate with programs managers, finance staff, and leadership to understand program needs and apply appropriate budget codes
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to incorrect, missing, or outdated budget codes

Budget forecasting and projection

• Develop and maintain budget projections and financial forecast based on historical data, current expenditures, and anticipated funding.
• Analyze trends in spending, revenue, staffing, and program activity to project future budget needs.
• Analyze salary and rate trends to predict, project, and recommend staffing priorities
• Coordinate with the FloridaCommerce Office of Financial Management in the determination, calculation, notification, and release of approved grant and budget allocations for the programs in the Division of Workforce Services (DWS).
• Serves as the liaison with the Department’s budget office by preparing budget amendment requests and providing necessary information.
• Monitor and manage expenditures against budget authority, federal and state grants, and available cash revenue.
• Review and analyze data and prepare monthly financial reports regarding expenditures and encumbrances against grant budget allocations. Consults with appropriate division staff when variances occur.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to the Division Director and/or management.
• Assist administrative and program offices within the Division of Workforce Services in the completion of required Division operating and grant budgets.

Special projects

• Other related financial activities such as expenditures for the State Purchasing Card, State Travel Management System, and MyFloridaMarketPlace requisitions for the Division.
• Participate in audits and management reviews and coordinate the resolution of findings and the development of corrective action plans to the Division Director and/or management. Coordinates with other administrative and program office staff as appropriate.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and feasibility assessments to support decision making,
• Identify risks and implement mitigation
• Coordinate and/or provide technical assistance to program managers as needed regarding grant management for their units. Identifies problems and recommend solutions to Assistant Deputy Director or delegate.

Exercises independent judgment in identification and development of Division resources, tools, and process improvements, including:

• Maintaining, monitoring, and developing project plans and project schedules.
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Maintaining special projects and other process tracking; and updating records.
• Facilitating meetings as needed for project coordination, identifying potential participants as appropriate and/or ensuring that appropriate staff/personnel attend.
• Facilitating monthly and quarterly reviews with the Bureau of Financial Management, the Bureau of Financial Monitoring and Accountability, and Bureau of Budget Management to analyze and evaluate areas for improvements.

Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of State of Florida Procurement System (MyFloridaMarketPlace).
• Knowledge of Florida Accounting Information Resource.
• Knowledge of State budgeting and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state fiscal policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint in working with data, create spreadsheets and presentations, and use database systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and establish goals.
• Ability to conduct financial management analysis.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Preferred:

• Experience in overseeing the administration, compliance and reporting of federal grants, budget, and state government contracts.

Pay:

$53,917.08 - $70,000 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service - 711.)

This is a highly responsible position that reports to the Contracts and Grants Manager-SES. Responsibilities include coordinating with the FloridaCommerce Office of Financial Management in the determination, calculation, notification, and release of approved grant budget allocations for the programs in the Division of Workforce Services (DWS). Serves as the liaison with the Department’s budget office by preparing budget amendment requests and providing necessary information.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee State College (TSC).
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

* 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)

* Highly skilled, professional environment

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.