Job Description

Requisition No: 855957 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: BUDGET ANALYST (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 43001596

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001596 

Salary: $53,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/03/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

CLASS TITLE: BUDGET ANALYST (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION)

WORKING TITLE: BUDGET COORDINATOR

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: SUPPORT SERVICES

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

This is an employment opportunity for current employees within the State Personnel System.

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Support Services, Financial Support Section . This advertisement is for a Budget Analyst position which is a NON-SWORN position.

Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

Click here for Supplemental Application.

This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.

Questions: Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

SPECIAL NOTES:

High School diploma or its' equivalent is required.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Two (2) years professional work experience with State of Florida Budgets – (i.e. state purchasing laws, contracts, and spending authority guidelines).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preference given to applicants with:

• Professional work experience with Legislative Budget Requests.
• Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below:

• Please include the names and phone numbers for the supervisor(s) and/or Human Resource Department for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

• 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”.
• Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed.
• If claiming Right to Interview, candidate  MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• Upon the selection of the top candidate, a current supervisory reference contact will be required.

Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $53,000.00.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. 

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Selection is a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Oral and Written Exam, as well as a Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) background prior to beginning.

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 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge and understanding of budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting principles.
• Knowledge of legislative appropriations, purchasing regulations, and financial policies.
• Knowledge of state purchasing laws, contracts, and spending authority guidelines.
• Knowledge of budget processes, including LBR, LRPP, budget amendments, and financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of personnel budgeting, salary structures, and benefits allocation.
• Knowledge of federal forfeiture funds and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability:

• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize Microsoft Office Suite for financial and administrative tasks.
• Ability to assess financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance.
• Ability to manage tasks independently while coordinating with teams.
• Ability to evaluate financial data for strategic planning, forecasting, and budgetary decisions.
• Ability to adapt to policy changes, budget modifications, and financial constraints.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present data logically in reports and documents.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly in discussions and written reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.

Skills:

• Analyze financial information to identify trends and provide strategic guidance.
• Operate Microsoft Office Suite proficiently (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ensure accuracy in budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial compliance reporting.
• Develop financial projections and budget strategies.
• Convey financial and budgetary insights effectively in meetings and reports.
• Handle multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Resolve budget discrepancies and financial compliance issues.
• Utilize financial tracking systems, Excel, and accounting software proficiently.
• Analyze possible outcomes to ensure beneficial decision.
• Analyze the underlying factor contributing to problem and be able to make recommendations.
• Determine long-term outcomes of change.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job)

• Generate and interpret financial reports from Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR)/Florida Planning, Accounting and Ledger Management (Florida PALM).
• Use MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), Florida’s eProcurement system, for purchasing goods and services.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.

The Budget Analyst will be expected to work independently perform a full range of assignments under limited supervision. The work will require the ability to apply an extensive knowledge of business practices and procedures to work from general instructions to adapt and apply knowledge in a variety of complex situations, and in recommending solutions to problems of a specialized or general nature. The work will require skills in analyzing and interpreting data, policy and procedures or in using equipment to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations. The Budget Analyst must use initiative and creative planning in devising new methods and approaches to solve major problems.

The Division Budget Analyst primary responsibility will be overseeing the Division’s budgetary process to ensure efficiency, accountability and effective operations. The Budget Analyst will do this by examining and preparing budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations, and analyzing budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.

Budget Management:

• Develop, prepare and utilize the Division’s Budget.
• Tracks the Division’s budget expenditures, balances and prepares fiscal projections.
• Coordinate with the Budget Office to develop and maintain spending plan to track budget expenditures.
• Provides the field offices with a monthly report of expenditures.
• Prepares requests to Finance and Accounting to certify forward any outstanding encumbrances and track these expenditures once they are approved.
• Reviews accounting reports to ensure any expenditures and outstanding encumbrances are consistent with internal accounting purchases.
• Directs preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives.
• Directs compilation of data based on statistical studies and analyses of past and years to prepare budget.

Legislative & Program Planning:

• Interprets laws, rules, policies and/or regulations related to the Legislative Appropriations, purchasing, and Finance and Accounting.
• Consults with management to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with Division’s Long-Range Plan (LRPP). Prepare, analyze and compile financial data, as it pertains to the Division, for the Legislative Budget Request (LBR) and the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP) during the budget process. Assists in the preparation of legislative budget requests and/or amendments, including the review, examination and preparation of detailed analysis of issues. Reviews and preforms detailed fiscals and technical analysis and makes recommendation on legislation, annual budget requests, amendments and other budget issues.
• Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required for the Division and submits recommendations for budget allocations.
• Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting the budget needs.
• Analyze and coordinate financial information for budget amendments to transfer spending authority appropriately.
• Provide input on salary, benefits, and rate utilization in reference to the Division’s personnel rate usage.
• Tracks the Division’s rate balance and prepare status reports of rate and position vacancies.

Purchasing & Financial Analysis:

• Assist with the Division’s purchasing functions and make recommendations to ensure purchases are made within allotments of all categories.
• Recommends approval or disapproval of requests for funds.
• Advises staff on cost analysis and fiscal allocations.
• Correlates appropriations for appropriations within the Division for items to include emergency funds for disaster preparedness plan each fiscal year.
• Conduct research and analysis for management on purchasing, finance, accounting, and budget issues.

Special Initiatives & Program Administration:

• Assist in the reporting requirement of the DSO (Direct Service Organization) which was mandated with HB 119, under Section 626.9895. F.S.
• Develop and monitor procedures for the administration of federal forfeiture funds and gain spending authority to utilize these funds.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

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. 

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