Policy Associate Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 882474 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EDUCATIONAL POLICY ANALYST - 48000445

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000445 

Salary:  57,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Florida Colleges

Location: Turlington Building – Tallahassee, Florida

Position Title: Educational Policy Analyst-CS

Salary: $57,500

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

Application Information and Hiring Requirements

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Application Information:

• 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.
• Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the items above.

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.

Job Description

This position performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor for the Division of Florida Colleges, Department of Education. The position is responsible for providing direction and oversight for strategic, division-level programs, activities, and projects in coordination with division staff, other divisions within the agency, and staff from other agencies and entities, as appropriate. The position supports the successful completion of tasks and projects designed to improve educational outcomes for students in Florida colleges and across Florida’s K-20 education system. Position works closely with the Director of Operations, Emergency Management, Safety and Security (OEMSS) and reports regularly to the Commissioner of Education, the Governor and the State Board of Education (SBE). 

Duties and Responsibilities

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Provide assistance and back up to the Director OEMSS in formulating policy and procedures related to achievement of the Department’s safe schools mission as established by the SBE, the Commissioner, and the Legislature, through state goals, priority objectives, the Strategic Imperative Plan, and other policy and procedural directives related to K-20 education.
• Assist the Director of OEMSS in the development, leadership, and implementation of the state’s safe school’s policy and programs as represented by state and federal laws, rules and regulations, appropriations and policy directives.
• Represent the Director of OEMSS with advocacy groups, constituents, task forces and other forums on issues related to Florida’s safe schools’ programs and policies. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and state stakeholders, policy groups and researchers, and assist school districts in developing and implementing safe schools’ policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Director of OEMSS, establish and update a school security risk assessment tool for use by colleges. Oversee ongoing professional development opportunities for college personnel and coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to providing technical assistance and guidance to colleges on safety and security. Review findings identified by school safety specialists on college campuses and make recommendations to address identified concerns.

• Review risk assessments submitted by colleges and provide recommendations to the Director of OEMSS. Coordinate with the Department of Law Enforcement to support a centralized, integrated data repository and data analytics resources designed to improve access to timely, complete, and accurate information.
• Provides oversight and guidance in the awarding of grants to colleges to improve the safety and security of buildings based upon recommendations of the security risk assessment. The employee is responsible for the dissemination, in consultation with the Department of Law Enforcement, to participate in schools’ awareness and education materials on the School Safety Awareness Program.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of State and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to school safety, security, emergency preparedness, prevention, and intervention.
• Ability to understand and apply state and federal laws, standards, policies, rules, and procedures relevant to Transition Programs and Services in Florida Colleges. 
• Ability to provide consultative services and to work in collaborative relationships with internal customers and others in the statewide educational arena.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, and professional development to colleges, school districts, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate complex programs and projects involving multiple agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal agencies, law enforcement, educational institutions, advocacy organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, on complex and sensitive school safety issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and directives to program operations and decision-making.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and utilize data analytics to support informed decision-making and improve program outcomes.

• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal.
• Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. 
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

An associate’s degree or higher

Educational Substitutions

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

Related work experience may not be substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

Mission of the Office

The mission of the Florida College System is to provide access to high-quality, affordable academic and career educational programs that maximize student learning and success, develop a globally competitive workforce and respond rapidly to diverse state and community needs.

Florida Department of Education

Office Contact

Pamela Posey, 850-245-9014

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

 * State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

 * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

 * Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year