DEPUTY LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR- 43000509

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Legislative Affairs Director aids and assists the Legislative Affairs Director within the Office of Legislative Affairs and works under that director’s supervision. The role conducts research on relevant topics, develops potential strategies and solutions to issues, and presents ideas clearly and concisely. It also supports the Department of Financial Services’ legislative and policy initiatives, coordinates research with subject matter experts and external stakeholders, and maintains contact with the public and elected officials.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Florida legislative and cabinet processes.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legislative issues and data.
• Ability to draft legislation.
• Ability to manage staff.
• 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 take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with legislative members, their staff, the public, and others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the department’s efficient internal functioning.
• 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 logically for reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Security background check, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of professional experience in Florida government performing research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and drafting statutory language to further the department’s agenda.
• Participate in analyzing and developing major policy initiatives and recommend program adjustments needed to implement them.
• Conduct and coordinate research related to the department’s initiatives and goals with subject matter experts, including divisional staff and external stakeholders.
• Assist department staff with legislative committee presentations and, when requested, provide information on behalf of the department to legislative committee staff.
• Maintain close liaison with the general public and elected officials and handle sensitive issues related to department activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed