STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CONSULTANT - 42000597

Strategic Initiatives Consultant - 42000597

This position performs complex administrative work with regional and statewide impact. Requires independent thought and judgment in support of department programs and activities. Reports to Training and Research Manager-SES and provides technical presentations to internal and external customers as requested.

Reviews and examines business processes and systems within the department to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, agency rules, policies and / or procedures. Uses data models as a communication tool and assists customers in organizing work flow activities and developing business strategies. Assists in developing solutions to increase process efficiencies and communications between users. Develops and implements best management practices relating to business process excellence. Conduct and interpret statistical analyses for business process excellence (BPE) projects.

Collaborates role for providing facilitation services regarding organizational development to the department and external customers consisting of focus groups, listening sessions, brainstorm meetings, assessments, information interviews, etc. Assists in the development of strategic planning best management practices and the implementation of the practices throughout the department. Develops and deploys measurable criteria to evaluate the effects of change initiatives in relation to the department's strategic plan. Monitors the execution of change initiatives and provides reported findings in a timely and efficient manner that meets the needs of the customer.

Conducts surveys for the department to include development, management, result stratification and subsequent reporting.

Consults with department managers in SOP development.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include 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; and retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.