Financial Analyst - 71002371

Requisition No: 886942 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: FINANCIAL ANALYST - 71002371

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002371 

Salary:  $60,934.80 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2026 

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FINANCIAL ANALYST

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/GRANTS & EXPENDITURES

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The individual in this position is responsible for reviewing, processing, analyzing, interpreting and auditing complex accounting records.  The incumbent has a full understanding of financial rules, guidelines and department policies and procedures and how to apply these rules and guidelines to their daily functions.  The incumbent works independently to review current procedures and accounting methods and makes recommendations for enhancing and streamlining daily operations.  This individual also serves as lead trainer for the Grants Unit.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Handling all grant management and financial report functions for assigned FDLE Operational and State Financial Assistance grants;
• Serving as lead trainer for the Grants Unit;
• Reviewing all grant applications and amendments; ensures they meet the requirements set forth in FDLE Grant Policy 1.10; and facilitates the department’s grant routing process;
• Reviewing and audits vouchers produced by fellow Grant Unit peers;
• Developing and updating written procedures for unit;
• Reviewing closing grants to ensure that grant charges and revenue are accounted for correctly;
• Completing the monthly Admin claim process for the Office of Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG); and
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing complex financial transactions and applies appropriate rules, guidelines and procedures to make sound recommendations to management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data including complex customer accounts;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.;
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) OR Florida Planning Accounting and Ledger Management (PALM)system;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing including development of desk procedures;
• Ability to work independently and utilize good time management skills;
• Ability to use computer software skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $60,934.80

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.