Senior Program Analyst

Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Ins.

Retirement Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Waiver for Public College

Job summary

Florida Department of Military Affairs seeks a Senior Program Analyst to lead the statewide Child & Youth Services program, acting as SME on youth initiatives, budgeting, and program evaluation.

You will coordinate with SFPD, SFRS, and units to deliver comprehensive CYS services for National Guard families, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field is required.
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in the management of youth programs or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) and State-level SME on all CYS matters. Budget, direct, plan, develop, implement, provide QA, and evaluate statewide CYS program.
• Budget planning and management of state CYSS funds; allocate resources for travel, camps, and background checks.
• Establish partnerships with external youth organizations and coordinate with SFRS and Unit leadership to deliver services.
• Provide administrative oversight and guidance to CYPC and volunteers; submit monthly/after-action reports to SFPD and regional managers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer basics

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

Military experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field

Job description

Working Title: Senior Program Analyst

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000445

Salary: $57,457.57

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

Work Location: St. Augustine, FL

About The Department Of Military Affairs (dma)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

Our Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Conditions Of Employment

• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
• As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in the management of youth programs or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This position is assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters (State) under the Military and Family Readiness Directorate (J-1), Support Programs Division. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) and State-level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Child & Youth Services (CYS) matters. The position is responsible to budget, direct, plan, develop, implement, provide quality assurance, and evaluate a comprehensive statewide CYS program supporting geographically dispersed National Guard dependent children and youth (ages 6–18).
• Program Management and Strategic Direction: Plans, directs, coordinates, manages, and evaluates all actions concerning Child & Youth Services within State/Guard/Army/DoD regulatory requirements (DoDI 6060.4, CNGBI 1800.02A). Serves as the primary advisor to the State Family Program Director (SFPD) on youth resilience, integration, and deployment-cycle support. Develops the annual CYSS budget, long- and short-term strategic plans, and the State’s Yearly Training Plan. Overlooks state-level integration of national initiatives (such as BGCA Keystone Club pilot and state Teen Councils).
• Financial Management and Budget Planning: Develops, justifies, and provides advisory oversight for the state’s Child and Youth Services (CYS) budget, utilizing MDEP QCYS (Appropriation: 2065, SAG: 131). Prepares and validates state spending plans for submission in RM-On-Line. Advises on and coordinates the planning and allocation of operational funding for travel, youth camps, symposiums, contractor IT packages, and background checks.
• Outreach and Community Partnerships: Serves as the primary ARNG point of contact for state and community councils discussing military youth issues. Establishes and coordinates partnerships with external youth-related civilian organizations (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H Cooperative Extension). Coordinates directly with Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists (SFRS) and Unit leadership to identify and deliver services to geographically dispersed Guard families.
• Team Leadership and Administrative Oversight: Provides administrative oversight, technical guidance, and task allocation to the Child & Youth Program Coordinator and specified volunteers. Collects, consolidates, and submits monthly/after-action reports to the SFPD and regional managers. Oversee volunteer recruitment and ensure full compliance with DoDI 1402.5 regarding background checks (including Tier 1 CNACI and FBI fingerprint checks).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communication (verbal/written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft software applications, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
• Access
• Familiar with FAX machines/photocopiers
• Basic telephone communication skills and technical skills (forwarding, conference)
• Ability to use Internet
• Experience with the military (prior service, military family member, military volunteer)

Special Reminders

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

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

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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

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.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.

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.