Budget Chief

Florida Legislature•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Budget Chief serves under the direction of the budget subcommittee chair, budget committee chair, and the Speaker as an advisor and technical expert responsible for planning and managing a subcommittee’s budget operating activities. The role performs complex analysis related to state financial policy, sets priorities, directs research, monitors work progress, and coordinates subcommittee reports, legislation, and correspondence. Experience with PreK–12 appropriations and/or policy is preferred. The position is required, under sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of professional administrative, research, budget, policy analysis, or program planning and evaluation experience.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of required experience.
Professional experience of the described type may substitute year for year for the required college education.
Knowledge of models of the state’s economy, basic economic theory, statistics, and basic financial analysis principles.
Knowledge and ability to apply specialized knowledge from accounting, finance, or economics.
In-depth knowledge of the structure, composition, and functions of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
Knowledge of state accounting, personnel, purchasing, and capital outlay processes and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of the subject matter under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheet, database, and graphics programs.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing.
Ability to take action when direction is unclear and to deal tactfully and courteously with public demands.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct work, and evaluate results and alternative strategies.
Ability to use research and analytical skills, process and integrate large amounts of information from diverse sources, and act resourcefully and independently.
Ability to organize and implement an effective, coordinated management function.
Ability to analyze the effects of actual or proposed policy changes on the state’s population and economy.
Ability to supervise people.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PreK–12 appropriations and/or policy.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall direction and administration of the budget subcommittee.
Supervise committee staff in preparing legislation to address problems identified by subcommittee leadership, members, staff, or the public.
Plan and coordinate subcommittee interim research projects and other major documents.
Assist in developing and presenting budget briefings and program alternatives to the respective leadership office.
Coordinate development of the Appropriations Bill, including proviso language and conforming or supporting bills.
Assist the subcommittee chair with planning meetings and present subcommittee findings when appropriate.
Assist the subcommittee chair in prioritizing state agency funding needs and recommend actions on legislation.
Monitor budget implementation to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with legislative intent.
Prepare or review written and oral communications responding to inquiries from legislators and the public.
Coordinate preparation of subcommittee reports and budget documents.
Serve as a liaison with the Legislature and its committees, state agencies, and various groups and individuals.
Maintain expertise in the assigned subcommittee subject area and monitor significant changes and activities.
Coordinate the flow of substantive legislation through the subcommittee.
Perform other related duties as required.