Statewide Data Business Analyst 1

Statewide Data Business Analyst 1

The Statewide Data Business Analyst plays a vital role in implementing and sustaining a resilient, secure, and strategic data-sharing framework across Florida's state agencies. This position supports the development and optimization of interoperability services and data integration efforts that align with the state's enterprise data strategy and directly support citizen-driven outcomes for the state. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of API-driven services (REST, SOAP, JSON / XML), data classification and cataloging standards, and cross-agency collaboration practices. This role requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking to identify and integrate key data sources, enhance data accessibility, and ensure high-quality, authoritative information is available for decision-making and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and support efforts to establish and maintain interoperable data services between state agencies using modern APIs, service endpoints, data hubs / portals, and secure integration platforms.
• Develop and maintain data requirement specifications, use cases, and business process models to support enterprise-wide data initiatives. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across state agencies to identify and prioritize key data sets essential for cross-agency interoperability.
• Assess data sources for accuracy, authority, completeness, and strategic value; recommend their integration into statewide platforms or services.
• Identify key data gaps or high-value datasets that support strategic planning, program delivery, and resident-centered outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance data catalogs, portals, and metadata repositories to promote data discoverability and standardization across agencies.
• Facilitate interagency working sessions and data discovery efforts to align data definitions, standards, and governance practices. Develop dashboards, reports, and documentation to communicate data availability, interoperability progress, and usage metrics to leadership and agency partners.
• Understand requirements, map data flows, and write clear and concise business and technical documentation.
• Participate in statewide data governance initiatives, working groups, and technical advisory teams.

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Other job-related requirements for this position :

Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigations CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.

Our Organization and Mission :

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS' Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida's state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, "We serve those who serve Florida."

Special Notes :

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses : DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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 (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.