EDUCATIONAL POLICY ANALYST - 48000943

Requisition No: 874966

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EDUCATIONAL POLICY ANALYST - 48000943

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000943

Salary: $67,000 - $70,000

Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Career and Adult Education

Office of Research and Evaluation

Tallahassee Turlington Building

Educational Policy Analyst (CS)

Salary Range: $67,000 - $70,000

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

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.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Dr. Brittany C. Ross, 850-245-9005

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Policy Development Director (WT: Director of Research and Evaluation). Primary responsibilities include data driven program improvement activities for career technical education (CTE) and adult general education (AGE) programs statewide, through the analysis, visualization, and sharing of state data. This position supports state-administered adult general education, registered apprenticeship, and secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs. The position provides shared leadership through strong data analysis, technical assistance and consultative services, staff development, and support services to providers which include local educational agencies, correctional/juvenile educational programs, state and local agencies, business and industry, community-based organizations, and other providers. You’ll be emersed in the ins and outs of state administration of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) and Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins) which contribute to the economic development of Florida and the self-sufficiency of its citizenry. This position specializes in CTE program support, including data reporting, data analysis, and program improvement of secondary and postsecondary CTE, career dual enrollment, and apprenticeship programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

This assistance includes but is not limited to: administration and organization; fiscal and management information services; program development; student services and performance standards for career and adult education programs, projects, and services.

• Responsible for the implementation of the Adult Education State Plan and ensure that local providers are implementing Adult Education and English Literacy and Civics Education in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Career and Technical Education State Plan, evaluation of programs, services and activities to carry out under the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Act.
• Produces research and evaluation reports and is involved in all phases of the process: design, data collection, analysis, data quality assurance, and writing. Most projects will be centered on career/technical education areas such as secondary and postsecondary CTE, career dual employment, and apprenticeship, but some research and evaluation work on adult education will be required.
• Evaluates adult and career technical education programs to identify areas of deficiency, points of strength, and performance gaps among sub-populations.
• Coordinates the design and training for data tools that support program evaluation and improvement.
• Provides shared leadership and technical support to ensure compliance with Federal and State prescribed mandates for implementing State-administered AGE and CTE programs and initiatives with specific focus given to accountability, measurement and research functions for workforce development initiatives and special projects.
• Coordinates the development of strategies and strengthens linkages with work groups and other personnel to market program information; provides staff development training; produce and disseminate program performance reports and other pertinent literature/products.
• Coordinate internally with department accountability, measurement and research sections to measure, analyze, and report outcomes of state and federally funded adult education programs.
• Ability to travel 3-4 times per year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with a variety of software tools and data visualization tool(s) including but not limited to Access, Tableau, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Florida Education laws/statutes and State Board of Education Rules
• Knowledge of federal and state program accountability requirements and processes
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to collect, compile, summarize and analyze statistical and research data using established statistical methodology
• Ability to review statistical data for accuracy
• Ability to prepare charts, graphs, diagrams, and other pictorial representations of statistical data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, administering or evaluating educational programs
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work with other effectively
• Ability to think critically and be inquisitive about presented data
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions
• Ability to interact with others
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit
• Attendance is an essential function of this position

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

If you are looking for a new career opportunity in a professional working environment that provides excellent advancement opportunities, professional growth, and great responsibility, the Office of Research & Evaluation is seeking motivated individuals to join our amazing team that exhibits the following qualities: Joyful, Team Player, Effective Communicator, Goals and Achievement Driven, Adaptable, Detail Oriented, Dependable, Self-motivated and strong desire to learn.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel 3-4 times per year
• Experience with public speaking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) years of relevant work experience
• Advanced level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education, Policy or another similarly relevant field can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or University in Higher Education, Education Policy or another similarly relevant field can substitute for 6 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

The Office of Research and Evaluation plays a distinctive role within the Division of Career Technical and Adult Education. Central functions of the unit include the management of data reporting policies and procedures, state and federal accountability reporting, responding to data requests, and sharing public-facing data for research and evaluation projects related to career technical education and adult education programs, students, and outcomes. Our mission is to report data that reflects the hard work of our educational partners and students.

Florida Department of Education, Division of Career and Adult Education

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

*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• • Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
  • Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.