Distributed Computer Systems Consultant – Blind Services

State of Florida

. Serves as a liaison between the business community and the Division of Blind Services’ (DBS) IT department in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeTallahassee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a liaison between the business community and the Division of Blind Services’ (DBS) IT department in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions.
Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology.
Translates high-level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications.
Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business.
Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.
Provides direct support to the Data Processing Manager and serves as the back-up to that position when the Data Processing Manager is out of the office, or the position is vacant.
Provides high-level technical support to the Division of Blind Services State Office.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems, or in computer sciences or in management information systems;
Four years of professional and relevant experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems, or in computer sciences or in management information systems.
Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems, or in computer sciences or management information systems.
Ability to support Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Teams.
Understanding of Windows operating systems, including Windows 11 and Server 2016.
Skilled in creating Power Point Presentations, Excel Templates, Dashboard Configurations, Word Templates.
Knowledge of application support, particularly the AWARE case management system.
General working knowledge of adaptive screen readers and magnification programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

computer systems analysiscomputer programmingdistributed computer systemsmanagement information systemsapplication supportAWARE case management systemadaptive screen readersmagnification programsExcel templatesdashboard configurations

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationbusiness process redesigntechnical supportliaisonfacilitationdocumentationanalysisuser needs assessmentchange management