Requisition No: 821854 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 60074838

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60074838 

Salary: $72,000.00 - $80, 000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2024 

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Working Title: Systems Project Analyst

Department of Children and Families

This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services

General Summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Systems Project Analyst within the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS).

This position is full-time on-site at DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, configuration, and delivery of new information systems and interfaces, as well as the daily support, maintenance, and enhancement of existing information systems and interfaces to directly support the Department's mission.
• Serves as a liaison between IT and the REACH office to define application software and interface requirements.
• Coordinates and assists with system and data integration initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with technical staff in the development of design specifications and testing plans.
• Provides technical and consultative support. This support varies from project to project. It may be in the form of monitoring visible initiatives, performing risk management, identifying opportunities for improving quality and/or efficiency of services, conducting technical research and feasibility studies, managing special projects, or performing special tasks.
• Utilizes Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions for the ESS IT team; provides training, mentorship, and support.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of user documentation or instructions. Conduct training or provide materials for training of staff relative to systems.
• Ensures that system documentation is kept up to date including configuration management database entries, application portfolio documents, diagrams, flowcharts, and other officially approved system documentation artifacts.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field; or four years’ working experience in related fields.
• Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and human services programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and/or TANF.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programming and systems analysis and design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of techniques of systems analysis and design.
• Skilled in flowcharting and process modeling techniques.
• Skilled at writing documentation and user manuals.
• Ability to understand technical subjects and emerging technologies relevant to the organization.
• Ability to process information logically, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server, Jira, or similar work item tracking system.
• Experience with SQL, Postgres, and/or Oracle database systems.
• Experience in DevOps, Agile, and/or Scrum methodologies.

SPECIAL NOTES
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. 

Florida Retirement System (FRS): 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 suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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