What are the responsibilities and job description for the GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074850 position at Florida Department of Children and Families?
Requisition No: 871415
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074850
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074850
Salary: $1,872.69 - $3,838.08 / Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) isthe state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Government Analyst II within theResearch Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
Completion of a master’s degree in a behavioral health or public health related field.
Candidate Profile (application) Requirements:
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION 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 .
RETIREE NOTICE 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING 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, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening 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.
#SAMH
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.
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60074850
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074850
Salary: $1,872.69 - $3,838.08 / Bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) isthe state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Government Analyst II within theResearch Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Conducts complex critical analyses and evaluations of projected and actual effectiveness of current or proposed program activities. Assist in developing research agendas and project scopes. Assist with designing systems to capture data and conducts various analyses on data collected. Recommends, implements, and monitors changes in work processes to measure and ensure stated outcomes are achieved.
- Documents findings from primary and secondary research; Summarizes research studies and evaluation reports on assigned topics by extracting, organizing, and analyzing relevant information and facts. Collecting and analyzing opioid-related datasets with statistical analysis software, including but not limited to data from hospitals, medical examiners, Medicaid, and various surveys.
- Produces graphical and written analyses of findings for interim and final reports. Prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data. Use software programs to create effective data visualizations; Develop presentation slides or infographic reports.
- Conducts appropriate analyses to answer evaluation questions or provide requested/required information. Document analysis processes used, i.e., definitions, assumptions, timeframes, and inclusions/exclusions. Provide information for mandatory statutory and annual reports.
- Provides information for mandatory statutory and annual reports. Conducts special projects as assigned.
- Provides guidance, technical assistance; and specialized program expertise for assigned projects.
- Provides consultation through the accurate presentation of data and other service/program information.
- Advises management on relevant research related projects and tasks including identifying areas for improvement and/or concern and solutions, as applicable. Represent the Department and presenting findings at relevant conferences, summits, and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of interviewing principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to interact with both internal and external customers in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
- Ability to record, collect, evaluate and analyze data.
- Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
- Ability to listen effectively.
- Ability to speak clearly and correctly.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university in a behavioral health or public health field and four years of professional experience in a behavioral health or public health field is preferred.
- Three years of professional experience serving as a lead or assistant on a major research project.
- Three years of professional experience with research and demonstrated application of research skills.
- Three years of professional experience with program planning, research, and evaluation.
- Three years of experience with academic, business, or technical writing.
Completion of a master’s degree in a behavioral health or public health related field.
Candidate Profile (application) Requirements:
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
- Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first:
- Any and all State of Florida jobs
- Any and all Florida University jobs
- All periods of employment
- Periods of unemployment
- Gaps 3 months or more*
- Education
- Volunteer Experience
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
- *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- If claiming Right to First Interview , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
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.
- For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION 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 .
RETIREE NOTICE 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING 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, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening 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.
#SAMH
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.
Salary : $1,873 - $3,838