Program Planner_Analyst (Finance)

As the BRIGHT project recently received a substantial amount of federal funding to grow the project statewide and more assistance in the identification, recruiting, onboarding, and vetting of additional human trafficking organizations (and ancillary service providers) is required. The primary role of this is to promote the project and coordinate prospective partners for the BRIGHT network. This is accomplished through assisting in identifying, recruiting, onboarding and vetting of human trafficking organizations to grow the network of service providers statewide within their respective region (North or South Florida). Coordinated community collaboration is integral to enhanced victim service provision, and this position will directly contribute to this mission and vision of BRIGHT.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in a field directly related to the program, or a Master's degree in area of specialization.

Preferred degree in Criminology, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Public Health, or other related social science degree. Job and/or volunteer experience and/or education related to human trafficking preferred. Located in South Florida region or North Florida region preferred. Connections to human trafficking organizations or state agencies in Northern regions or Southern regions of Florida is preferred. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data is preferred. Position is remote.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Duties Include but are not limited to:

Assist BRIGHT Project team in the identification, recruitment and cultivation of relationships of human trafficking service providers to create partnerships to build the online, vetted resource referral's network in their respective region.

Assist the BRIGHT project team in the vetting of prospective organizations to ensure safe, trauma informed service delivery and program design, and to assess organizational stability in their respective region. Assist in maintaining records of organizations and systems of activities, including meetings, notes, vetting status, and the like.

Consult with the BRIGHT project team in the evaluation and modification of the BRIGHT network's application and features that may be added to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct research with practitioners to understand what changes would work best for their needs.

Promotes the network by presenting at coalitions, taskforces, conferences, or other related events. Creates materials that are easily understood and received by practitioners, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders to promote and inform about the network.