Job Description

Requisition No: 886795

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68065060 - DATA BASE CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68065060

Salary: $2,073.73 - $3,461.53 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2026

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The Data Base Consultant serves as the program’s lead expert and thought leader in data analytics, performance measurement, and data methodology development.

This position evaluates program data, identifies trends and geographic gaps, develops outcome and performance metrics, and produces visualizations and dashboards to support statewide program decision-making.

The Data Scientist ensures data integrity, identifies anomalies, develops standardized data definitions, and advises on data requirements for a grants management system that will house program reporting.

This position must be able to translate complex analytic findings into clear, digestible narrative for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, federal partners, sub awardees, and community stakeholders.

The Data Scientist reports directly to the Director of the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s primary data expert, providing leadership on analytics, reporting frameworks, data methodologies, and measurement design.
• Analyze large and complex datasets using statistical and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, or similar).
• Use geographic information system (GIS) tools such as ArcGIS or similar platforms to identify spatial trends, geographical gaps, and regional performance patterns.
• Develop methodologies for analyzing, validating, and interpreting program data, including defining assumptions, business rules, and quality checks.
• Build outcome metrics and supporting indicators; design systems to roll data up to statewide measures and drill down to region level and sub awardee level metrics.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and presentation materials that communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries and standardized data definitions to ensure uniform reporting across the program.
• Inform the design and development of the program’s grants management tool by defining data specifications, structuring data requirements, and advising on reporting architecture.
• Build technical specifications for data elements, formats, validation rules, and reporting templates necessary for the grants management system.
• Produce reports and written summaries that translate complex analytic results into accessible, easy to understand language for audiences of all technical levels.
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or anomalies in data and collaborate with internal staff, IT teams, and sub awardees to improve data quality and data submission processes.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership, federal partners, sub awardees, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional leads, IT staff, procurement staff, and program leadership to ensure data systems support effective program monitoring and evaluation.
• Document analytic methods, assumptions, data definitions, and data processes for transparency and reproducibility.
• Provide data-related technical assistance to internal staff and sub awardees, including training on metric interpretation and reporting expectations.

Performs other duties as needed.

“This position is 100% grant-funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program with funding from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Funding is currently approved for five years (2026-2031); continuation of this position is contingent upon renewal or extension of grant funding”

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time critical.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.

Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with statistical analysis and data modeling using tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, or comparable platforms.
• Proficiency with spatial analysis and geographic mapping tools such as ArcGIS or similar GIS software.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly, both visually and in writing, for technical and non technical audiences.
• Ability to develop dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools).
• Strong skills in developing, validating, and analyzing outcome measures and performance metrics.
• Ability to identify data anomalies, correcting data errors, and improving data quality.
• Knowledge of public health, health services, or grant-funded program data preferred.
• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to design detailed data specifications and requirements for system development, including grants management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of experience in data analytics, program evaluation, statistical analysis, or related data science roles, ideally in a public sector or health-related environment.

A bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, public health, epidemiology, mathematics, computer science, or related field can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience with state or federal health programs, rural health data, or public health analytics.
• Experience supporting development of data systems, grants management platforms, or reporting architecture.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and external partners.
• Familiarity with federal performance and reporting requirements for grant-funded programs.
• A master's degree in data science, statistics, public health, epidemiology, mathematics, computer science, or related field.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: ANTRANEISE JACKSON 850-412-4016

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.