Requisition No: 881646
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST B - 64083849
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64083849
Salary: $47,668.01 - $101,775.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS
Internal Agency
Anticipated Vacancy
TITLE: HEALTH PROGRAM ANALST B
POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE / LEON COUNTY
POSITION #: 64083849
SALARY: $47,668.01 - $101,775.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly independent and complex administrative and consultative training position, which plans, develops, coordinates and delivers statewide and local area office training to all staff.
The incumbent provides management-consulting services to management staff regarding disability policy, procedures, operational practices and training issues. The incumbent keeps management staff apprised of changes in regulations or policy and provides options for implementing them most effectively.
This work requires detailed knowledge of medical, psychological and vocational aspects of claims development, adjudication and case flow procedures and a thorough working knowledge of state and federal policies and practices that impact the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program.
Plans, develops, coordinates and delivers local area office and statewide trainings to all staff.
Serves as consultant to area office staff regarding policy, procedures, rules and regulations. Helps identify operational problems and participates with teams to develop and implement optimum solutions.
Providing assistance and supporting federal site users. This consists of incident reporting, conducting research, developing different business processes for the users, translations, handling support functions, validation, answering questions in the Program Services DCPS Inbox, etc.
Reviews SSA policy or procedural issues and issues raised by other government entities, evaluates their impact on the management of the Division, and provides solutions in terms of internal operating policies and procedures.
Acts as primary liaison on assigned policy and body system issues, providing case-related consultation and serves as final arbiter in policy issue disputes.
Reviews proposed regulatory or policy revisions from SSA and provides feedback to SSA on their potential impact on the federal SSA disability program and on the management of the Division. Offers suggestions for amendments as appropriate and notifies management staff of these impending revisions and their potential impact on the agency or other components.
Reviews and edits policy documents to ensure compliance with current regulations and business processes.
Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the procedures and requirements used to determine eligibility for Social Security and Supplemental Security disability benefit programs.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, function, dysfunction, and disease processes.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation methodologies.
Ability to compile and analyze data relating to the development of training and evaluation programs.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to conduct effective fact finding interviews.
Ability to prepare professional papers, research studies and evaluation and investigate reports.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the development of training programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skills to review, research, analyze and prepare feedback and/or instructional correspondence on business practices.
Skills using the legacy systems (Iron Data's AS-400), SSA queries used in processing disability claims.
Skills using computer software applications to generate correspondence, reports and manage information.
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience processing Social Security Disability claims for the DDS.
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:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work: Tallahassee
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:
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
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 participation in direct deposit.
Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.
*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.
Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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.
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.
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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