SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 71002443

Under the direct supervision of the Computer & Information System Manager - I, this position actively participates in the Information Technology Services (ITS) Business Systems Engineering (BSE) - Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Section. Assisting with the formulation of overall Division goals and objectives, policy and operational issues, and special projects. This individual responds to Division or Department needs for information, analysis of current issues, or problem resolution in time frames established. This position works independently and in teams to accomplish objectives, and consults both internally and externally with users of Division services to evaluate their information needs and capabilities. This position must meet and maintain a Nationa Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) certification as required and is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of data housed within the department databases. In the capacity of these duties, this position will act as an IT Project Business Analyst., Specific duties include: Planning, coordinating, and participating in the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of the systems supporting the Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) to include monitoring and tracking of on-going CJIS projects by providing status reports and updates to their supervisor and CJIS Customer. Reviewing and providing recommendations for approval of project milestones and deliverables; Identifying risks to project completion by monitoring scope, budget and critical path deviations and provides risk mitigation recommendations; Performing studies and evaluates new/enhanced software products that improve productivity of CJIS members as well improving the effectiveness of resource management; Serving as a business analyst in the review and development of CJIS data applications. This includes development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to CJIS Systems, in coordination with the customer; Consulting with customers and conducting assessments to define system requirements. Provides business analysis in the identification of user needs and system capabilities. Provides quality assurance checks and balances or developed applications; Working closely with the customer to answer technical questions regarding the data applications they utilize and service; Working closely with internal customers to learn their needs and accurately translates them as required. Assists other BSE members in performing these tasks; Scheduling and facilitating IT requirements gathering meetings; and Utilizing and managing Jira issues for multiple projects and dashboards.

Knowledge of Business Analysis; Knowledge of the methods of data collection; Ability to translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements; Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to operate computers and other office equipment; Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments; Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint; and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others., FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

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• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance, Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program; Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month; $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage; Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more; Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child; Pension and investment retirement plan options; and Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts., 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. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide - either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security.