Requisition No: 868877
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: DATA ANALYST- CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT - 60056042
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60056042
Salary: $65k-$77k
Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2026
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Position Number: 60056042 (868877)
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Office of Contracted Client Services (OCCS)
Salary Range: $65,000 – $77,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department of Children and Families is seeking a Data Analyst – Contracting & Procurement to support statewide contracting and procurement operations within the Office of Contracted Client Services (OCCS).
This position serves as an integrated analytics and policy support role, using data to inform contracting and procurement guidance, process improvements, and executive decision-making. The incumbent works closely with the Chief Procurement Officer and OCCS leadership to improve efficiency, compliance, risk management, and operational consistency across the contracting lifecycle.
The role balances data analysis and performance reporting with policy, guidance, and process analysis, ensuring that data-driven insights directly inform operational and policy improvements.
Analyze contracting, procurement, compliance, and training data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, standardized reports, and performance metrics for executive and operational use.
Translate complex datasets into clear, decision-ready insights for leadership and program staff.
Support risk-based oversight and compliance monitoring through data-driven analysis and reporting.
Use analytical findings to support development, revision, and refinement of contracting and procurement policies, procedures, and guidance.
Assist in maintaining Department contracting guidance, templates, tools, and Playbook materials.
Conduct research and analysis related to statutes, rules, and best practices governing public-sector contracting and procurement.
Provide technical assistance and policy guidance to OCCS staff and program offices, informed by observed data trends.
Support implementation and evaluation of policy and process improvements by developing performance measures and analytical support materials.
Assist OCCS in preparing for future analytics capabilities and system implementations, including Contract Management System-enabled reporting.
Knowledge of:
Public-sector contracting and procurement processes
Florida procurement and contracting statutes and rules (including Chapters 215, 216, 255, 287, 402, and 409, F.S., and Rule 60A-1, F.A.C.)
Data analysis, performance measurement, and reporting methodologies
Policy development and operational process improvement practices
Skills in:
Data analysis, visualization, and dashboard development (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar tools)
Researching, drafting, and revising policies, procedures, and operational guidance
Translating data and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable recommendations
Communicating analytical and policy information to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to:
Integrate data analytics with policy and operational decision-making
Independently manage complex analytical and policy-related assignments
Balance competing priorities across analytics and guidance responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with leadership, program offices, and technical partners
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.
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.
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