Budget Analyst

Florida Legislature•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This position functions as a technical expert to the Budget Committee, Health Care Budget Subcommittee, legislators, and the public on matters within the committees’ jurisdictions. Under close supervision of a staff director and committee members, the analyst researches and prepares proposed budgets, revenue and expenditure data, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, correspondence, and responses to inquiries. Relevant experience in state budgeting or in areas such as Medicaid finance and analytics, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, supplemental payment modeling, Medicaid provider rate setting, and managed care plan rate setting is preferable. The position requires electronically filing a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire, pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes. The analyst also serves as a liaison with state agencies and assists in coordinating the work of administrative assistants, legislative interns, and other staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience; a doctorate may substitute for two years.
Professional experience in the described areas may substitute year-for-year for the required college education.
Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
Knowledge of the Legislative Budget System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LASPBS).
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
Knowledge of the committee subject area.
Skill using a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to take action when direction is unclear and to initiate independent research projects.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members, staff, the public, press, and lobbyists.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient functioning of committee staff.
Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, credible analysis under minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently, collect and analyze data, and organize data for presentation in reports and other written materials.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and exercise discretion and confidentiality.
File a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests electronically with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in state budgeting.
Subject- or program-related experience in Medicaid finance and analytics, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, supplemental payment modeling, Medicaid provider rate setting, or managed care plan rate setting.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation, assessing its effectiveness and its impact on the state, entities, and individuals.
Research and draft legislation and legislative amendments at the direction of the committee chair, committee members, and other legislators.
Assist in planning committee and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Monitor Executive Branch implementation of legislation to determine whether legislative intent is met.
Brief legislators verbally or in writing on issues for committee or floor discussion and constituent matters.
Plan and conduct research projects and legislatively mandated studies.
Review and analyze funding models and expenditure estimates, and develop programmatic cost estimates.
Prepare oral and written reports on research and committee work, including session, interim, and oversight reports with recommendations for legislative action.
Provide information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, constituents, and the public.
Prepare letters, summaries, talk-sheets, speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues.
Keep abreast of issues affecting assigned areas by collecting resources, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel and the public.
Assist in coordinating the work of administrative assistants, legislative interns, and other staff members.
Serve as a liaison with state agencies.
Use a computer for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications.
Perform other related duties as required.