GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64064802 1

Government Analyst II

This is a professional communications role serving as the liaison for the Division of Children's Medical Services. The position is responsible for managing both internal and external communications, developing content, and strengthening the division's brand across various platforms. Key duties include planning and executing communication strategies in collaboration with the Department's Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative Planning. The role reports directly to the Division Director.

Duties and tasks include :

• Strategic Communications & Planning :
• Lead internal and strategic communications for Children's Medical Services.
• Act as liaison for digital media best practices, branding, and emerging trends.
• Develop internal communications strategy with Division Director and Office of Communications.
• Coordinate crisis communication responses to protect organizational reputation.
• Content Creation & Dissemination :
• Create and distribute statewide in-house publications.
• Collect, format, and deliver information via press releases, social media, web posts, etc.
• Write, edit, and format documents, presentations, and publications for leadership and program offices.
• Draft leadership messages / scripts for internal communication.
• Media & Event Support :
• Support Office of Communications with press conferences, media events, and public meetings.
• Storyboard or translate ideas for creative teams or vendors.
• Represent the Division at statewide events through presentations.
• Internal Communication Management :
• Ensure consistent messaging across all internal media and Division areas.
• Plan, write, and edit content for intranet, email bulletins, and monthly deliverables.
• Communicate Division initiatives and projects to employees and stakeholders.
• Marketing & Campaigns :
• Assist in creating and coordinating marketing plans for Division programs.
• Ensure compliance with Department marketing and communications policies.
• Lead and coordinate special projects and statewide campaigns.
• Support design services and oversee marketing research and campaign evaluations.
• Legislative Reports and Special Projects :
• Legislative Bill Analysis
• Legislative Implementation Plans
• Constituent Correspondence
• Presentations for Legislators
• Monitoring legislative committee agendas

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values :

Mission : To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision : To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values :

Where You Will Work : 2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida : Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

Please be advised : Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and / or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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