SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT

Systems Project Consultant - 48000815

The Florida Department of Education invites you to bring your skills to a purpose-driven team shaping the future of Florida's educational workforce.

Why This Role Matters

The Workforce Education Data Systems (WEDS) office is seeking an individual to serve in a full-time position as a Systems Project Consultant. As a Systems Project Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the data systems that drive statewide workforce education reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Your work will directly support educators, institutions, policymakers, and partner agencies across Florida. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data, technology, and public service, with meaningful projects that evolve over time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and enhance application and databases.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries and leverage SAS programming for data analysis, data collection, and reporting.
• Analyze and validate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Design and improve database structures, procedures, and workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and district-level partners.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong experience with SQL or SAS programming.
• Experience working with relational databases and reporting tools.
• A strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• The ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• The initiative to manage tasks independently and see projects to completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing large scale database systems.
• Two years of work experience working with SAS Programming/SAS Enterprise Guide, or other programming languages, to create, maintain or modify complex programs.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, statistics, or mathematics.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits!