Requisition No: 874978
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: 874978 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 40050012
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 40050012
Salary: $70,665
Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026
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JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / Selected Exempt Service
POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)
Government Operations Consultant III – SES (Data Program Manager)
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Under general direction of the Data Services Administrator, the Data Program Manager will lead the Data Management Unit and serve as the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research (Labor Market Statistics) customer liaison for data analytics, management and governance across the agency. Assists with Bureau efforts to increase data literacy and grow a robust data culture.
“Supervisory employees” are those who spend the majority of their time* communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors.
This position is responsible for managing the flow of work through the Data Management Unit by ensuring that projects and assignments are completed with the highest level of integrity, timeliness, accuracy and quality.
Supervises staff and assists with the production and analysis of and dissemination of labor market and Census data. Assists in training and evaluating staff, and assigns workload, determines priorities, and meets all assigned deadlines. Prioritize projects for staff and reviews and edits staff work prior to finalizing. Maintains high standards of statistical accuracy and data integrity.
Coordinates and assists with Data Management projects using a variety of technical skills, including SQL, R, Python, GIS, and Tableau. Maintains knowledge of tools utilized by the Data Services section and makes recommendations on technology solutions.
Assists in the direction of the production of labor market analysis reports. Meets all analysis standards and properly sources all data items. Uses plain language when explaining technical methods as much as possible.
Serve as the Bureau’s Tableau site administrator by creating and managing the site’s users and groups, creating projects to organize content on the site, and assign permissions to allow users (groups) to access the content.
Ensures that the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research data delivery system (Florida Insight) and related databases are up to date and in compliance with the Workforce Information Grant (WIG) deliverables.
Provide guidance to the Tableau Server Administrator on necessary server settings, including user, group, project and data structures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Minimum:
Preferred:
Pay:
$70,665 – Annually (Firm)
Our Organization and Mission:
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.
FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)
Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/
The Work You Will Do:
The Data Program Manager leads the Data Management Unit and serves as the Bureau’s primary liaison for data analytics, governance, and data management. The role supervises staff, assigns and prioritizes work, ensures high‑quality and timely completion of data projects, and maintains strong standards for statistical accuracy and data integrity.
The position supervises and assists with the production, analysis, and dissemination of labor market and Census data, supports data literacy efforts, and manages data projects using tools such as SQL, R, Python, GIS, and Tableau. It also administers the Bureau’s Tableau site, manages users and permissions, and ensures the Florida Insight data delivery system and related databases remain current and compliant with grant requirements.
The Difference You Will Make:
The mission of the Bureau of Labor Market Statistics (LMS) is to produce, analyze, and deliver timely and reliable labor statistics to improve economic decision-making. The LMS Data Services Section is responsible for managing the economic data produced and acquired by LMS staff and creating useful data products that benefit Floridian’s and help drive policy. The Data Services Section also aids numerous other FloridaCommerce program areas with data analytics and business intelligence, helping to turn data into useful information.
FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.
How You Will Grow:
FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.
Tallahassee is:
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
* Ongoing comprehensive training provided
* Career Growth
* Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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.