Requisition No: 851232
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PLANNING ANALYST - 64005978
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64005978
Salary: $55,000-$60,000
Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2025
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Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position is primarily responsible for managing, organizing, and completion of key projects by a set deadline by being engaged in all phases of a project lifecycle, from planning to deployment, and will ensure high-quality deliverables. Additionally, this position will be responsible for assisting the program’s data system project manager with activities related to the newborn screening data system.
This position reports to the Supervisor of the CQI Unit within the NBS Program.
NOTE: This is NOT a remote position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing, organizing, and completion of quality improvement projects by being engaged in all phases of the project lifecycle from planning to deployment, and will ensure high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.
Associated responsibilities include:
- Defining project timeline, drafting proposals, establishing budgets if applicable, and maintaining project documentation throughout project lifecycle.
- Organizing activities and determining an effective approach to complete each project.
- Coordinating among internal teams to delegate and prioritize tasks and conduct status updates and check-ins with individual team members to ensure on-time completion of tasks.
- Maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and address any challenges timely.
- Providing regular project status check-ins, progress tracking, and updates on deliverables with internal teams, external resources, and stakeholders.
- Serves as a point of contact for the NBS Program when multiple units/programs are assigned to the same project.
In addition, this position will assist managing projects involving the newborn screening data system. Specific tasks will include:
- Testing the data system for user technical acceptance, and maintenance of all user needs.
- Data system integration among systems where needed to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Articulate a clear understanding and direction for the NBS data collection and reporting needs to the third-party data system vendor.
- Coordinates projects with the Office of Information Technology and vendors to ensure effective integration of systems and support implementation when applicable.
This position is also responsible for annual maintenance of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and coordination of the planning team to evaluate potential needs and review past activations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This position will require knowledge, skills and abilities, including:
- Utilization of equipment required for the position
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proven experience in project management, particularly within a technology and data-driven environment.
- Manages time effectively by prioritizing tasks and managing competing priorities.
- Maintains a calm and positive attitude while meeting deadlines and sometimes tight turnaround times.
- Demonstrates flexibility in responding to demands and varying requests with ease.
- Highly organized with superior attention to detail and excellent follow up.
- Ability to work independently and within group settings.
- Communicate effectively with the use of proper grammar and punctuation.
- Ability to read, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding customer service and diplomacy skills when interacting with others.
- Applies new skills and concepts quickly and displays a willingness to learn and improve.
Qualifications:
Minimum –
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
- Proven experience in project management, particularly within a technology and data-driven
Preferred –
- 1 - 3 years of experience
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in a computer science related field.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certification or higher with 2-3 years of project management experience.
- Years of experience in either a computer science field or project management can be counted in place of the educational preference using the education and experience equivalency chart used by the Department of Health.
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:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
In Office position located in Tallahassee, FL, 32399
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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic 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 this 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.
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.
