SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

If you’re interested in making a meaningful impact through analytics and data systems, the Workforce Education Data Systems (WEDS) office within the Florida Department of Education invites you to bring your skills to a purpose-driven team shaping the future of Florida’s workforce education.

The Workforce Education Data Systems (WEDS) office is seeking an individual to serve in a full-time position as a Systems Project Analyst. As a Systems Project Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the data systems that drive statewide workforce education reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Your work will directly support educators, institutions, policymakers, and partner agencies across Florida.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data, technology, and public service, with meaningful projects that evolve over time., In this role, the incumbent will:

• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of information technology systems and applications.
• Write and execute SQL queries and leverage SAS programming for data analysis, data collection and reporting.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and functional specifications.
• Participate in design, development, testing, and deployment of system enhancements.
• Review system specifications to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Analyze and validate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Assist in the design and improvement of database structures, procedures, and workflows.
• Create, maintain and update procedural documentation and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and district-level partners., Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida’s education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success., * Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
• Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
• Any position held by a Florida University
• All periods of employment from high school graduation
• All periods of current or prior unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
• Any Education
• Any Volunteer Experience
• Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed - you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: 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.

• Experience in systems analysis, project coordination, business analysis, information technology, data management, or a related field
• At least two years of experience using SAS Programming, SAS Enterprise Guide, or other programming languages to develop, maintain, and modify complex programs and processes.
• Experience preparing and maintaining both technical and non-technical documentation, reports, and procedures.
• Knowledge of database management principles, data structures, and data quality practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical audiences., * A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, statistics, or mathematics.
• Strong experience with SQL and/or SAS programming.
• Experience working with relational databases and reporting tools.
• A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• The ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• The initiative to manage tasks independently and see projects through to completion.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

Florida Department of Education (agency website), * Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.