SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II - SES - 64080687

Socket.dev; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Department of Health in Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Management Analyst II (SES) to lead contract management and internal audits. The role involves planning audits, conducting fieldwork, and preparing comprehensive reports for leadership.

Strong writing and analytical skills are essential. The position requires at least three years of contract/audit experience, a four-year degree in accounting or business, and Florida certification readiness.

Qualifications

• Three years or greater of significant experience managing contracts and/or auditing contracts with private/government entity in preceding five years.
• Four-year degree in accounting and/or business from accredited institution; experience may substitute for degree per policy.
• Contract management includes contracting policies, financial analysis, on-site reviews, and deliverables assessment.
• Auditing experience includes planning, conducting and reporting audits for regulatory/compliance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit objectives, plans, programs; gather information; analyze documentation; prepare reports and closure documents; discuss findings with leadership.
• Perform audit fieldwork using sampling, testing, interviewing, and validation; document work performed.
• Organize work papers, summarize facts, draft reports, respond to review notes, and assist in finalizing reports.
• Participate in enterprise-wide audit engagements and cross-agency projects as required.

Skills

Auditing contracts

Contract management

Data analysis

Written communication

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Four-year degree in accounting and/or business

Tools

Electronic workpapers

Job description

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II - SES - 64080687

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:64080687

Salary: $64,000.00 - $68,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of audit objectives, audit plans, and audit programs. This position may be required to gather background and relevant information; review applicable regulations and contract terms; develop an audit/project plan; conduct interviews; analyze documentation; conduct financial analysis; formulate conclusions and/or recommendations based upon supporting evidence; prepare objective, accurate, and logical written reports and closure documentation summarizing audit-related activities; and meet with management and/or contracting entity leadership to discuss engagement findings, conclusions, and recommendations, when necessary.
• Perform audit fieldwork as described in the audit program. This will normally require the application of a wide range of audit techniques such as sampling, testing, reconciling, interviewing, observing, and confirming, among others. Prepare audit documentation to document work performed.
• Organize audit work papers, summarize the pertinent facts and prepare or assist in preparing a draft report. Respond to the audit review notes of the Director of Auditing, Assistant Director of Auditing, and Inspector General (IG). Review the work of audit staff when serving in a capacity of Lead Auditor.
• Participate in exit conferences with auditees and assist in issuing draft reports for comment. Revise draft reports as necessary, merge auditees’ comments into reports and assist in issuing final reports. Perform follow-up reviews to determine status of report recommendations.
• Participate in Enterprise-wide audit engagements administered through the Office of the Governor, Chief Inspector General’s Office. These engagements may consist of participating in multi-agency projects or working as a member of a project team performing work across multiple agencies simultaneously.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills through participation in staff meetings, staff development activities, seminars, and review of office reference materials.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong computer, organization, logical/critical thinking, business acumen, and writing skills; maintain and promote an independent and impartial attitude and appearance; possess a strong, self-motivating work ethic; promote a respectful working relationship and effectively communicate with all co-workers, other agency personnel, and external parties; and be able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Suite products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Department management and staff at all levels.

Qualifications

Minimum – Three years or greater of significant experience managing contracts and/or auditing contracts with a private and/or government entity during the preceding five years. Significant experience means contracting responsibilities were 50% or more of the total job duties.

A four-year degree in accounting and/or business from an accredited institution of higher learning. Extensive work experience as a contract manager or contract auditor may substitute for the four-year degree at the discretion of the IG.

Contract managing experience, if applicable, must include extensive involvement in the contract management process, including a sound understanding of contracting policies and requirements, financial analysis of documentation and records maintained and provided by a contracting entity, thorough assessment of compliance with contract terms and deliverables, and on-site reviews/visits, among others.

Contract auditing experience, if applicable, must include planning, conducting, and reporting on audits that assess compliance with applicable regulations and/or contract terms, financial analysis of documentation and records maintained and provided by a contracting entity, and assessment of controls related to the services and deliverables provided by a contracting entity, among others.

Applicants must have good writing skills, verbal communication, listening skills, logical and critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have a knowledge base and ability to efficiently and effectively conduct internal audits, reviews, and consulting engagements in accordance with Section 20.055, Florida Statutes, and professional auditing standards, including the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Red Book).
• Have specialty skills in data analysis and data analytics software, performance review, process analysis and evaluation.
• Possess professional accounting/audit related licenses or certifications.
• Can provide examples of published audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Have experience with electronic workpaper documentation systems and cross-referencing.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements

An active Florida Certified Contract Manager certification and maintain the certification, in good standing, during the duration of employment in this position.

Incumbent must obtain, at a minimum, the necessary continuing professional trainings required to maintain the Florida Certified Contract Manager certification, along with all continuing education hours required of the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspectors General and any other certifications held by the incumbent and any profession-specific standards utilized during a project/engagement.

It is preferred, but not required, that candidates have an active certification from at least one of the following organizations: Florida Board of Accountancy, Institute of Internal Auditors, Association of Inspectors General, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, or Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values

• Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
• Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

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

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

Please be advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable through information and/or documentation obtained through your 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 a 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 reflects 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.