PLANNING ANALYST

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual and Sick Leave Package

Nine Paid Holidays

State Health and Life Insurance

Educational Benefits

Contributory Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of Florida seeks a Planning Analyst in the Division of Information Systems Administration to support product delivery and program management. You will act as a bridge between business and technical teams, helping define and refine business needs and documenting requirements.

You will collaborate with senior analysts and SMEs, maintain standards for requirements, and contribute to WRAPs, system updates, and project priorities. The position emphasizes analytical thinking and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and re-engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with both business and technical teams.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Able to work independently and in diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and concise communication with peers and leaders.
• Foster collaborative relationships to meet goals.
• Assist with defining test conditions and documenting requirements.
• Develop test plans and support QA efforts.
• Identify system deficiencies and propose improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to clarify requirements.
• Prepare and update requirements and specifications using standard templates.
• Process information logically and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support new projects, WRAPs orders, and system update efforts.
• Maintain consistency of business requirements across the enterprise.
• Bridge between business and technical groups to define and refine needs.
• Help establish standards for documenting requirements with team leads and SMEs.
• Contribute to strategic thinking through analytical insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

MS Office (Word Excel SharePoint)

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Time management

Prioritization

Clear communication

Collaboration

Test planning

QA support

Requirements analysis

Requirements gathering

Requirements documentation

Logical thinking

Deadline driven

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Requisition No: 880839

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: PLANNING ANALYST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76003245

Salary: $44,000.04 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2026

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DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF PRODUCT DELIVERY & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Career Service (CS) Opportunity*
• Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Laura Freeman, [phone], [e-mail]

The Organization

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.

Our Benefits Include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers .

Duties And Responsibilities

As part of the Office of Product Delivery & Program Management, you’ll play a key role in supporting new projects, Work Request and Prioritizing (WRAPs) orders (both Legislative and Non‑Legislative), and various system update efforts.

In this role you’ll help maintain consistency and continuity of business requirements across the enterprise. As a Planning Analyst, you’ll work closely with functional teams, acting as a bridge between business and technical groups. You’ll assist in establishing and maintaining standards for documenting business requirements, and collaborate with team leads, senior analysts, and subject matter experts to define and refine business needs.

Success in this position comes from having a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and experience with business process re‑engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to business leaders, clients, and technical personnel.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate technical concepts in a clear, approachable way.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work both independently and within diverse team environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex situations and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, technical staff, and end users.
• Ability to foster strong, collaborative working relationships that support teamwork and organizational goals.
• Ability to assist with defining test conditions.
• Ability to develop accurate, complete test plans and support Quality Assurance efforts when needed.
• Ability to identify and document system deficiencies.
• Ability to participate in meetings with both technology and business teams to clarify and implement requirements.
• Ability to prepare, review and update requirements, specifications, business processes and recommend solutions using standard templates.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience translating technical goals and requirements into actionable steps for Stakeholders.
• 1 year of experience working on a software development project.
• Experience and/or knowledge, skills or abilities using Microsoft Word and Excel to create business documents.
• Experience collaborating with multiple individuals, cross‑functional groups, or teams.

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.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• 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.
• 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.

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.