Job Description

Requisition No: 869116

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: REGULATORY ANALYST IV - 41500152

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500152

Salary: $48,000 - $51,500

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Class Title: Regulatory Analyst IV

Position Number: 41500152

Hiring Salary: $48,000 – $51,500

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The Regulatory Analyst IV, working under the direction of the Audit Administrator and Chief of Revenue and Audit, provides support to the FGCC’s Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. The duties are as follows:

• Plans and performs compliance audit engagements for pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, and slot operations of licensed pari-mutuel permitholders in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, and the Office of Revenue & Auditing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines;
• Prepares comprehensive workpapers and formal audit reports for review and approval by management prior to presenting final opinion to the permitholders;
• Coordinates with assigned audit staff on audit engagements;
• Provides regular updates to the Audit Administrator and Chief of Revenue & Auditing on the status of ongoing audit assignments;
• Seeks guidance from audit managers on any issues encountered during audit procedures. Based on feedback, determines if the audit scope is sufficient or if further testing is needed to accomplish the audit objectives;
• Travels and makes all necessary arrangements for overnight stays to various locations in Florida to perform the on-site portion of slots, cardroom, and pari-mutuel compliance audits, ensuring thorough examination; collection of evidence, in-person inquiries, and assessments of the audited facilities and operations;
• Reviews findings and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and proper justification of conclusions;
• Assists the Audit Administrator and/or Chief of Revenue and Audit as needed for various projects, including but not limited to revising audit programs to incorporate regulatory changes, working on special projects, and; piloting new audit procedures for future implementation;
• Engages in cross-training and provides support for other pari-mutuel-related duties such as statute and rule reviews, workshops, and monitoring commission meetings and final orders that may impact auditing procedures or requirements;
• Directly interacts with permitholders throughout the audit year;
• Successfully completes and maintains Division-related training courses as assigned and;
• Completes other assignments as requested by the Audit Administrator and Chief of Revenue and Audit.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of auditing, and other relevant standards.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.
• Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate or expert level.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work within deadlines on multiple audits and assignments.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with audited entities.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of audit, compliance, or regulatory experience. Professional studies in a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience on a year-by-year basis.
• A valid Driver's License;
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Where you will work

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Contact, if applicable: Kelly.Costello@flgaming.gov

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that feature a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background screening.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

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.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

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.