GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64030227

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Division key health indicators to monitor programmatic progress towards goals.
• Provide core expertise, technical assistance and quality improvement guidance on data collection applications; ensure compliance with Department, Florida Statutes and federal grant requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and support strategic planning.
• Aid bureaus within the Division in developing, reviewing, and publishing data visualization dashboards using tools like Qlik or Tableau.
• Identify data from multiple sources for relevant application to programs within the Division.
• Coordinate with other DOH Divisions and Offices to utilize shared data sources.
• Coordinate with the Department’s Office of Information Technology to ensure data integrity, accuracy and adherence to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the Division in coordinating data linkages with the health information exchange as needed.
• Assist the Division with development of policy decisions and strategic planning activities.
• Aid bureaus within the Division with planning evaluation activities, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, and recommending improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and manage databases and data sources to improve available resources and procedures.
• Develop initiatives to expand, improve, and coordinate activities and services with the Division of Community Health Promotion, other DOH programs, other state agencies and public health partners.
• Serve as the liaison for the Division on ad hoc committees as needed.
• Serve as the Division liaison to internal strategic planning efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments;
• Ability to work independently;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Collaborate with diverse groups of people;
• Evaluate and process information;
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently;
• Analyze and solve problems;
• Use data to forecast trends, identify gaps, and support decision-making;
• Lead cross-functional projects or organizational improvement efforts;
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations;
• Collaborate effectively with leadership, managers, and program staff;
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, dashboards, or planning software;
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans or long-range organizational initiatives;
• Ability to analyze complex operational issues and translate findings into actionable strategies;
• Demonstrated skill in using data to forecast trends, identify gaps, and support decision-making;
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or organizational improvement efforts;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level reports and presentations;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, managers, and program staff across multiple bureaus or divisions;
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, dashboards, or planning software;
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• 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;
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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