Work Program Analyst III

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Work Program Analyst III/Work Program Development & Operations

This position serves as a key advisor supporting the development, oversight, and budget management of several statewide programs within the Florida Department of Transportation Five-Year Work Program, including Safety, Modal Development, Florida Rail Enterprise, and the State Infrastructure Bank. The role ensures projects are accurately programmed and maintained in the Work Program Administration System, reviews proposed program changes, monitors budgets, and provides technical guidance to district staff. Through these efforts, the position helps ensure the Work Program remains balanced, compliant, and aligned with FDOT priorities for delivering transportation improvements statewide.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Work Program & Budget, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$70,188.79 - $82,500.00 ANNUAL RANGE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Acts as a principal staff advisor and provides expertise in the review and oversight of all matters relating to the development and monitoring of the Safety, Modal Development, Florida Rail Enterprise, State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) programs contained in the Department's Five-Year Work Program. Reviews and analyzes program areas of responsibility on a weekly basis. Ensures the accurate programming and maintenance of all data in the Work Program Administration system for items funded with specific fund codes for assigned areas. Provides techinical advice in programming and verification of all data elements and segements in the Work Program Administration (WPA) system.Ensures the Work Program is developed in compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, Department policies and procedures and Work Program Instructions. Ensures necessary action is taken to correct any area of non-compliance.Reviews and analyzes all proposed modificiations and amendments to the Work Program assigned areas. Develops recommendations for approval or rejection.Monitors development, management and implementation of the programs to ensure consistency with the program plan, Department priorties, objectives and production schedules to ensure delivery and minimize negative impacts to the program.

Serves as principal staff advisor for Statewide Programs budget. Monitors and analyzes the Gene Martin Report to determine budget impacts for all Statewide Program areas. Provides technical advice in transactions to maintain a balanced work program budget. Prepares allotment transfers for Statewide Programs.

Provides on-going technical assistance to the District Work Program staff on related matters regarding program areas.

Provides written recommendations of updates to the Work Program Instructions.

Acts as backup coordinator for various areas within Statewide Programs.

• Knowledge of the transportation planning process and associated regulations.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge of the five-year transportation program development process.

• Knowledge of the Department's budgeting and fiscal procedures.

• Knowledge of the Department's Financial Management (FM) System.

Skills in:

• Skills in interpreting state and federal regulations and Department policy.

• Skilled in using computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data related to transportation.

• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments within deadlines.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing., + Eight years of professional work experience in Financial Analysis, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Policy Analysis, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Statistics, Transportation Financial Analysis, or Work Program. Post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances

• State of Florida retirement package

• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Career advancement opportunities