GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 60037001

Government Analyst II - Cost Allocation Specialist

This is a professional position within the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Revenue Management's, Grant Finance Team. The Government Analyst II Cost Allocation Specialist is responsible for the development, documentation, and maintenance of the Department's Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP) and Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP). This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, supporting budget development, and providing audit support.

The incumbent collaborates with internal stakeholders to promote best practices in cost allocation and provides training and technical guidance to enhance agency-wide understanding and consistency. The Department is looking for a flexible person open to tackling ever-changing challenges and learning a multitude of new skills. The incumbent will gather and analyze data, collaborate with program staff and DCF leadership to determine the best methods for identifying, prioritizing, and analyzing grant and financial effectiveness. The incumbent must work collaboratively with other program areas and DCF staff and will be responsible for independent work products to support administrative, fiscal, and operational aspects of several grants. The selected candidate will be expected to function independently to perform complex tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain the Department's PACAP and ICAP in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and other applicable regulations.
• Analyze financial and programmatic data to determine appropriate allocation bases and ensure accurate cost distribution across funding sources.
• Collaborate with budget and program staff to support budget development and forecasting by providing cost allocation insights and historical data.
• Provide audit support by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and working directly with internal and external auditors during reviews of cost allocation practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by offering guidance on cost allocation best practices to internal stakeholders.
• Design and maintain tools, templates, and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of cost allocation processes.
• Train staff on cost allocation principles, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure consistency and build internal capacity.
• Monitor changes in federal and state regulations that may impact cost allocation methodologies and recommend necessary updates.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support all cost allocation decisions and methodologies.
• Participate in cross-functional workgroups and initiatives related to financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization.

Minimum Requirements

Responses to qualifying questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and / or abilities for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided (candidate profile AND resume (if one is attached) through the electronic application process. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration. Candidate must be proficient using Microsoft Excel and Word. Candidate must possess the ability to use Microsoft Office Excel and Word while presenting (in person and on-line) financial information to DCF staff, leadership, and mutual stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee - Florida's Capital City combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. As a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend, Tallahassee is not only home to rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads, but also state government and two major state universities. The city boasts proximity to nearby beaches and popular tourist destinations. With no state income tax and a reasonable cost of living, Tallahassee, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. This position reports to DCF Headquarters located at The Centre of Tallahassee. This is a tobacco free environment.

About Department of Children and Families

Mission : The mission of the Department of Children and Families 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.

Vision : We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values : A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

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 : no state income tax for residents of Florida; 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, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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.