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State of Florida

OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II-SES - 48000183

State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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Overview Requisition No: 863482

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II-SES - 48000183

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000183

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025

Organization and Location Florida Department of Education, Division of Finance and Operations, Office of Budget Management

Location: Tallahassee, Turlington Building

Office Contact: Elizabeth Williams, 850-245-9266

Job Summary Operations and Management Consultant II – SES is a state budget analyst responsible for day-to-day operating budget, annual legislative budget requests, and other budget related assignments. The position monitors financial activities while ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes as well as state and department goals, policies, and procedures. This position reports to the Budget Director of the K-12 Budget Office and is located in the Florida Education Center, Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida.

Salary Range: $45,060.11 - $60,000. Salary will be determined in accordance with the current pay policy.

Job Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operating budget activities and prepare annual legislative budget requests.

Monitor all financial activities for compliance with statutes, policies, and procedures.

Support the Budget Director and K-12 Budget Office with development and submission of budget requests and related planning documents.

Coordinate development and integration of program data into legislative budget and program documents, including amendments to the Legislative Budget Request (LBR).

Develop and maintain departmental operating budgets and enter data into the FLAIR system; monitor encumbrances and funding availability.

Prepare expenditure projections and cash analyses; monitor contracts and amendments for compliance with appropriations.

Assist departmental customers with budget planning and proper fund usage; monitor and reconcile salary rates and personnel systems.

Participate in department budgeting policy development and the planning of annual budgets and operating plans.

Who We’re Looking For

Ability to work under tight timeframes with multiple priorities and demonstrate goal-directed performance under pressure.

Ability to work independently with limited guidance and direction.

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with budget staff and stakeholders.

Team-oriented, maintaining confidentiality of information as required.

Proficient in Excel and capable of organizing data for reports and documents.

Willingness to assist team members and maintain regular attendance at headquarters.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of state accounting principles, practices, and procedures; understanding of state and federal financial requirements.

Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness; analyze and interpret accounting data.

Ability to apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to post, balance, and reconcile fiscal records; proficient in data organization for reporting.

Analytical, independent thinker with problem-solving skills; ability to work in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience with LASPBS, BAPS, FL KM systems such as FL A I R, MFMP, STMS, People First, and related budgeting systems.

Experience with Word and PowerPoint.

Duties and Responsibilities (Selected)

Annual Legislative Budget Request duties: coordinate development of the State Board of Education proposed legislative budget request, issue analysis, and data integration; assist in preparation and submission of budget requests and planning documents; prepare amendments to the LBR.

Operating Budget duties: ensure proper budget coding on financial documents, monitor fund availability, participate in development of the departmental operating budget and entry into FLAIR; monitor encumbrances and prepare projections.

Collaborate with bureau chiefs and section heads on data integration and program budgeting documents.

Benefits and Employment Information

State of Florida Retirement (FRS), health and life insurance, and other voluntary programs.

10 paid holidays annually; 176 hours annual leave for SES; 104 hours paid sick leave annually; tax-deferred benefits and tuition waivers where applicable.

Additional Requirements and Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodation available; notify the agency if needed.

Background screening required (Level 2) and verification of Selective Service where applicable.

Application information requires complete candidate profile, detailed work history, and verifiable qualifications; do not use "+See Resume" to substitute work history.

Reasonable accommodation requests and drug-free workplace policies apply.

For application assistance, contact People First Service Center.

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