DOS - BUSINESS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 862585


Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - BUSINESS CONSULTANT I - 45000604

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000604


Salary: $38,264.07


Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2026


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Florida Department of State

Business Consultant

Division of Administrative Services

45000604

*****Open Competitive*****

Minimum Qualifications :

• At least four (4) years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields may substitute for the required years of experience.

Preferences:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Knowledge of State of Florida budget development, legislative and amendment processes.
• Experience utilizing Florida's budgeting systems (LAS/PBS and SAPS).
• Experience with budget planning, preparation techniques, methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data, and developing/recommending budgetary revisions.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities :

This Planning and Budgeting Specialist position is in the Bureau of Budget and Planning, under the Division of Administrative Services. This is a highly responsible position that performs budget and planning functions. This position provides direct support to Budget Office and division staff performing a variety of complex administrative and budget responsibilities. The incumbent will perform various duties which require confidentiality, critical thinking, initiative, attention to detail, and interacting professionally with others.

• Performs Budget Analyst responsibilities for assigned programs. Assists with the preparation of the Legislative Budget Request (LBR), Schedule l's and other related financial documents for assigned areas of the Department.
• Monitors the approved budget for assigned programs and verifies the accuracy of FLAIR allotments submitted to reflect changes in the approved budget. Analyzes and prepares budget amendment requests, including uploading them into the Budget Amendment Processing System (BAPS).
• Inputs allotment information into FLAIR.

• Provides administrative support for the Budget Office.
• Maintains and updates the Budget Office calendar, scheduling key budget meetings and overseeing important deadlines during Legislative Session, LBR and Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP). Sends out Session meeting invites to include meeting materials, agendas and documentation pertaining to the Department's related bills.
• Prepares/reviews salary projections and analyzes budget projections prepared by assigned programs.
• Carries out various year-end and startup activities for assigned programs.
• Participates in analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation pertaining to assigned programs.
• Participates in compiling and reviewing certain information required for the Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP).
• Creates PDF files and organizes manual schedules for uploading in required format for LBR and LRPP on the Florida Fiscal Portal.
• Assists the Regulatory Program Budget Manager and other staff with budgetary needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Knowledge and use of the following software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Knowledge and use of the following systems: Legislative Appropriation System/Planning and Budgeting System (LAS/PBS) Mainframe and Web; Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR); Report Distribution System (RDS); Payroll Expense Allocation System (PEAS); BAPS
• Knowledge and use of the Internet for purposes of accessing legislative and other online information.
• Knowledge of the State budgeting and legislative processes, including familiarity with terminology and concepts.
• Ability to analyze financial data and written information and propose solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to communicate and explain complex concepts both verbally and in writing

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS :
A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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:

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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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