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68063446 - SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II / DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - SES

Date: Jul 25, 2025

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Requisition No: 857482

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68063446 - SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II / DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68063446

Salary: $2,073.73 - $3,139.69 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2025

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity.

The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Shevaun L. Harris, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

Do you thrive at the intersection of public policy and public clarity? The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is seeking a skilled, strategic Deputy Director of Communications to help translate complex health care initiatives into powerful messages that inform and inspire.

As the Deputy Director of Communications, you’ll work closely with program teams to shape initiatives that advance AHCA’s priorities.

You’ll distill policy briefs into compelling talking points, media statements, press releases, and social media content, ensuring the public understands not only what we do, but why it matters.

Key Responsibilities

•Read and interpret detailed policy documents to develop clear, concise communications for a variety of audiences

•Draft official media statements and press releases with precision and impact

•Collaborate with program areas to frame and promote initiatives that align with AHCA’s mission

•Provide strategic guidance on messaging to enhance public understanding and engagement

•Represent AHCA in an on-the-record capacity, as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

•Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats and platforms

•Strong policy literacy and ability to simplify complex information

•On-the-record media experience preferred

•Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset

•Ability to navigate high-stakes communications and multiple priorities with poise

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT : JAMIE SKIPPER 850-412-3872

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee