State Child Fatality Data Analyst (Government Analyst II) - 60070546* 1

Requisition No: 850709 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: State Child Fatality Data Analyst (Government Analyst II) - 60070546* 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60070546 

Salary:  $69,000 - $79,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2025 

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ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Agency: Florida Department of Children and Families

Working Title: State Child Fatality Data Analyst

Position Number: 60070546

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $69,000 - $79,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2025

Job Title: State Child Fatality Data Analyst (Government Analyst II - Career Service)

This JOB AD IS for an anticipated vacancy and position THAT  will be reclassified to Career Service upon hire.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION MAY WORK FROM ANY DCF OFFICE.

Background Screening Is Required

The State Child Fatality Data Analyst is located in the Office of Quality and Innovation (OQI) at the Florida Department of Children and Families (Department). OQI is responsible for building a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the Department by supporting programs in leveraging quality improvement tools and methodologies that help to ensure efficient and effective operations. This is a highly responsible position that provides technical assistance to Regional Child Fatality Prevention Specialists who are responsible for coordinating fatality review activities within the Department and in coordination with external partners. This position has technical duties and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

1. Coordinates with the Regional Child Fatality Prevention Specialists to ensure that the Statewide Child Death Database is up-to-date with current information, that Child Fatality Summary reports are completed in a timely and qualitative manner, and that all Child Fatality Summary reports are forwarded to legal for redaction purposes before being posted to the website.
2. Maintains a tracking system to ensure that fatality cases are being provided to the Department of Health through their MoveIt system for the local Child Abuse Death Review (CADR) committees.
3. Completes special projects as requested from the State Child Fatality Prevention / CIRRT Manager in addition to collecting and analyzing data and information regarding child fatalities associated with Critical Incident Rapid Response Teams reports. Provides a presentation with regards to findings in both local and state-wide venues.
4. Conducts special reviews and prepares written reports at the request of the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Quality and Innovation or the Secretary of the Department.  Collects and analyzes data and information regarding child fatalities associated with Critical Incident Rapid Response Team(CIRRT) reports. Provides a presentation with regards to findings in both local and state-wide venues.
5. Assists with delivery of trainings and provide technical assistance to regional staff when needed or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida’s child protection programs along with related Florida Statutes, Administrative Code and Operating Procedures, with specific subject-matter experience related to child fatalities and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to evaluate the quality of service to clients and evaluate programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and work as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments at one time.
• Ability to travel with short notice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate and collaborate with regional staff as well as external partners.
• Profecient in Microsoft Word, Excel, FSFN, and CCWIS.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services-related field is required.

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.