Entry Level Government Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 880757 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 43000789

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43000789 

Salary:  $42,392.80 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferences:

• Four (4) years of experience in Human Resources, social services, marketing, or public relations. A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university in the field of education, psychology, communications, business, or a related field may substitute for the preferred experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• One (1) year of experience in designing, developing, and facilitating courses.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Experience with adult learning theory models.

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

Knowledge of DMS rules related to the personnel system; general office procedures and practices; correct grammar usage; Microsoft Office; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities; ability to communicate effectively; review data for accuracy and completeness; establish and maintain working relationships with others; develop and implement office procedures; knowledge of principles of human behavior and learning styles; ability to compile and analyze data relating to the development of training and evaluation programs; conduct research; work independently; utilize problem-solving techniques; prepare professional papers; and coordinate work assignments.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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

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.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Government Analyst I serves a key role within the Office of Learning and Development (L&D), Bureau of Human Resource Management.  The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the design, development, and facilitation of various instructor-led and on-demand courses.

This position utilizes a variety of instructional design and training software tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and a Learning Management System (LMS), to develop training materials, manage course delivery, monitor learner participation, and assess training outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting training needs assessments, assisting with curriculum development and maintenance, evaluating training effectiveness, and recommending improvements based on learner feedback.

A primary focus of this position is ensuring that learning content aligns with adult learning principles and accommodates diverse learning styles and needs. The incumbent also supports the employee onboarding process by assigning required compliance training, monitoring learner progress, maintaining accurate training and compliance records.

This role requires strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities to make independent decisions, plan and evaluate initiatives, analyze data, formulate strategies, and recommend solutions with minimal supervision.

Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance and user support for the People First Learning Management System (LMS), serving as a resource for employees and stakeholders. The position also supports the Training Manager in coordinating and overseeing daily agency-wide learning and development activities.

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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.