OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 76003628

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave Package

Nine Paid Holidays

State Health and Life Insurance

Educational Benefits

Contributory Retirement Plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is seeking an Operations & Management Consultant II to lead complex audits across compliance, financial, IT, and performance areas. The role focuses on evaluating program efficiency, internal controls, and operational policies to drive improvements.

Independent work and teamwork are required in a fast-paced environment. The position requires interpreting laws, managing data analyses, and applying professional standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or IT.
• Experience with audits, planning, and evaluation.
• Experience writing reports and summaries.
• 2 years of professional-related audit experience.
• Experience assessing organizational risk and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform complex compliance, financial, IT, and performance audits.
• Conduct fieldwork, prepare working papers, and summarize findings.
• Prepare written reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in enhancing operational efficiency and internal controls.

Skills

Audit planning and execution

Data analysis

Interpreting laws and regulations

Internal controls

Project management

Confidentiality and ethics

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 76003628

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Our Benefits include

• Annual and Sick Leave Package


• Nine Paid Holidays


• State Health and Life Insurance


• Educational Benefits


• Contributory Retirement Plan

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a highly responsible and professional position in the Office of the Inspector General, Internal Audit section. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate, who possesses sound decision-making and critical thinking skills, and a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As an Operations & Management Consultant II, you plan and perform complex compliance, financial, information technology, and performance audits of the Department in accordance with applicable laws and auditing standards. You examine and evaluate program areas for efficiency of operations program performance and recommend improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, compliance, and operational policies and procedures. Whether working independently or with team members, you conduct audit fieldwork, prepare and organize working papers, summarize pertinent facts, and prepare a written report with recommendations to assist the Department in the continual improvement of operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Ability to understand program area processes, information systems used, internal controls, and records.


• Computer skills associated with the analysis of large volumes of data.


• Strong oral and written skills needed for conducting interviews, establishing facts, and conveying conclusions and recommendations in group situations and written format.


• Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel, Word and Outlook.


• Knowledge of accounting, finance, technology, information security, business operations, and internal auditing principles and methodology.


• Knowledge of project management principles.


• Knowledge of internal controls, governance and accountability, fraud, and risk assessment.


• Ability to effectively work independently and as a team member.


• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and interviews.


• Ability to analyze data.


• Ability to assess risk.


• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.


• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.


• Ability to understand and apply professional standards and ethics.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or Communications;


• Experience in analysis, planning, research, and evaluation;


• Experience writing reports and/or summaries;


• 2 years of professional-related experience conducting internal or external audits;


• 2 years of professional-related experience conducting financial, compliance, or performance audits;


• 2 years of professional-related experience assessing organizational risk, orrecommending business process improvements;

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.


• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.


• Occasional travel is required.

General Information

• The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).


• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.


• In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of registration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
  The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.


• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302

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.