GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

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Job Ttitle: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

Company: State of Florida


Description: Requisition No: 850530Agency: Elder AffairsWorking Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I – 65000034Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 65000034Salary: $3,541.67 MONTHLYPosting Closing Date: 04/11/2025Total Compensation EstimatorDEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRSDIVISION OF FINANCIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICESINTERNALATTENTION CANDIDATESCandidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well. If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.WHERE YOU WILL WORK:The Department of Elder Affairs is in the Southwood Office complex in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City. Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads Tallahassee combines traditional charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities, Tallahassee has a vibrant art and music scene, stately gardens, as well as a vast number of nature trails for those who love the outdoors. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit: .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 employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a highly responsible position contributing to the independence of Florida’s elders by ensuring that the Aging Network Providers are paid timely. Knowledge of federal rules and regulations and applicable state laws, rules, regulations and statutes is required in this position. This position is responsible for carrying out the department’s values of accountability by ensuring that reimbursement to the service providers is accurate, justified and in compliance with the policies of the department and Florida statutes. Main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform fiscal audits and reconciliation of monthly requests for payment to ensure accuracy of reimbursement requests, expenditures, contract balances, contract manager approvals etc. as received by the department from the service providers. Assign accounting codes and prepare contract invoices for payment processing. Provide technical assistance to contract managers and contract providers as needed. Complies with and monitors the mandatory requirements in section 215.422 Florida Statutes and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administration code.
• Establish and maintain Automated Contract Management System records which track service provider payments and expenditures. Independently analyze surplus/deficit levels which may exist with the service providers. Research data for internal and external customers.
• Reconcile expenditures in the Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR) against expenditures in the departmental Automated Contract Management System (ACMS) and the USDA Program on a monthly and year-to-date basis to ensure accuracy and make adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for the closeout activities for various contracts. Coding of refund and interest checks for deposit entries. Set up certified forward payables at year end.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection, analysis and report development.
• Knowledge of government accounting and related state system (FLAIR).
• Knowledge of techniques to establish and monitor efficient accounting methods to ensure integrity and accuracy of data and compliance with related requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks, within a framework of multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Computer automation skills, skill with automated accounting systems, identification of applications.

SPECIAL NOTES:Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.BACKGROUND CHECKS:Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.APPLICANT INFORMATION:Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.The Department of Elder Affairs is an “older worker-friendly” employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at , that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are “older worker-friendly.”The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.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.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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Salary: $3541.67 per month

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:41:05 GMT


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