GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64007489

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Government Analyst II in Tallahassee, FL. The role supports the Office of Veteran Licensure Services (OVLS) by guiding military members, veterans and spouses through the health care licensure process.

Responsibilities include expert navigation of military pathways, collaboration with other divisions, and data reporting on applicants and licensees. This is a career-service, on-site position requiring in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret laws and rules.
• Experience collecting, evaluating and analyzing data for reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensure guidance to active-duty service members, veterans and spouses.
• Serve as expert on military application pathways and process applications.
• Collect, analyze and report data related to military applicants and licensees.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Government Analyst II

Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 884315 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64007489 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64007489 Salary: $53,917.08-$54,000/annually Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Division of Medical Quality Assurance Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation Office of Veteran Licensure Services Government Analyst II Tallahassee, FL Full Time, Career Service Internal Agency Opportunity *Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.*

Your Specific Responsibilities

The Office of Veteran Licensure Services (OVLS) is devoted to providing superior service in supporting the healthcare career success of Florida’s military veterans and their families. As a Government Analyst in the Office of Veteran Licensure Services, you will assist members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, the National Guard, veterans, and the spouses of veterans who seek to become a licensed health care practitioner in this state. You will work closely with other board offices within the Division to ensure veterans and their families receive the guidance, direction, and assistance with the licensure process they deserve. The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members, veterans, and military spouses of the United States Armed Forces. It is important that we recognize and honor their service to our nation. The Department is proud that over 1.5 million veterans call Florida home, and our continued goal is to make Florida the most veteran‑friendly state in the nation. Our staff is dedicated to inspiring and empowering a culture of trust, so our community can lead healthier lives. Our mission is to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. You can help fulfill that mission. This position requires a great deal of computer experience and individual time‑management, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a highly professional position located in the Office of Veteran Licensure Services within the Bureau of Healthcare Practitioner Regulation. The incumbent is responsible for providing information, guidance, direction, and assistance with the licensure process for active‑duty military members, military veterans, and the spouses of military veterans. The incumbent will serve as an expert in military application pathways and work one on one with applicants to expeditiously processes applications for all regulated health care professions. The incumbent will maintain a professional relationship with Veterans Florida and refer individuals requesting assistance with resume writing and finding information about educational or employment opportunities in health care professions to that organization. The incumbent will collect, analyze, and report on data related to military applicants and licensees. This position requires independent thinking, detailed analysis, and use of professional judgment. The Incumbent will confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures. This position is required to work emergency duty, in preparation for, during, and as a result of, a catastrophic or natural disaster.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to analyze and understand laws and rules.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• 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 both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values

• I innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• C collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• A accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
• R responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• E excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at: 4042 Bald Cypress Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 This is a fully on‑site position based in Tallahassee. Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Please Be Advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I‑9 and that information will be verified using the E‑Verify system. E‑Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.