Statewide Data Business Analyst 1

Requisition No: 858669 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: Statewide Data Business Analyst 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004039 

Salary:  $75,000 - $95,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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Statewide Data Business Analyst
Florida Digital Service
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

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.

 

Key Competencies:

•    Systems Thinking
•    Data Integration Expertise
•    Strategic Awareness
•    Interagency Collaboration
•    Technical Communication
•    Data Governance & Stewardship
•    Problem Solving & Innovation

 

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
•    3-5 years of experience in business analysis, data management, or systems integration, preferably in a government or large enterprise environment. Experience in developing data models, entity relationship diagrams, and SQL-based queries.
•    Practical experience with APIs (REST/SOAP), JSON/XML data formats, and web service orchestration.
•    Familiarity with data cataloging tools, metadata standards, and data governance principles.
•    Understanding of data classifications (e.g., public, confidential, restricted) and handling practices.
•    Experience working with enterprise data hubs, portals, or interoperability platforms.
•    Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, data governance, and interoperability principles.
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