Government Operations Consultant Ii

Government Operations Consultant II -

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 Annually, based on experience

Position Location:

Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serve as point of contact for assigned OSBI programs, ensuring timely communication, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Support SSBCI program activities through data collection, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with development and refinement of program procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Track program deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics across multiple initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to program partners, community organizations, and business stakeholders.
• Support OSBI outreach, innovation workshops, and small-business engagement activities.
• Assist with preparation of reports, analyses, briefings, and program summaries for leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and maintain positive working relationships with agency partners.
• Conduct research to support program improvement, policy development, and small-business innovation strategies.

Basic Skills:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and deadline management.
• Knowledge of state agreements, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Ability to produce clear reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Ability to lead work efforts, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong public speaking skills, including presenting to groups and engaging stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of small business programs, technical assistance resources, and state government operations.
• Knowledge of reporting, tracking, and compliance requirements for state-supported initiatives.
• Knowledge of program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and basic contract procedures.
• Skill in coordinating multiple programs simultaneously.
• Skill in gathering, organizing, and interpreting program data.
• Skill in preparing clear reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Skill in communicating with stakeholders and supporting small business outreach activities.
• Ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and program deliverables across several initiatives.
• Ability to analyze information and support informed decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, partners, and public audiences.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures, program changes, and evolving requirements.

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:
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department. Travel may be required.

Preferred:
Experience coordinating or managing multiple government programs/programs. Experience preparing reports, analyses, or presentations for leadership or public audiences. Knowledge of state agreements, procurement processes, and basic contract administration. Proficiency with Salesforce and MS Excel.

Our Organization and Mission:

Florida Commerce 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. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation's veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

The Work You Will Do:

Government Operations Consultant II serves as the primary point of contact for several programs within the Office…