Benjamin Melnick

Benjamin Melnick serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Florida Digital Service, a role commenced in November 2023, where responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations and fostering collaboration between data, security, and program management. Additionally, Melnick is a Special Policy Counselor for the Florida Department of Management Services, focusing on Infrastructure Cybersecurity and special policy projects. Previous experience includes positions such as Deputy Secretary at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Director of the Division of Water Resource Management at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Early career roles include compliance and licensing management at the Florida Department of Health, legal counsel at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and a law clerk position at the Florida Office of the Attorney General. Melnick holds a J.D. from Florida State University College of Law and multiple certificates, including one in Customer Experience from the University of South Florida.