DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND POLICY - 43001553
About The Position
The Director of Research and Policy leads the development, analysis, and strategic direction of policy research and planning for the Department of Financial Services. The position oversees the Office of Research and Policy and formulates department direction on fiscal accountability, consumer protection, insurance and financial services regulation, and innovation in regulated markets. The employee performs complex and difficult assignments under limited supervision. The role directs research on topics including insurance markets, health care, immigration, fire safety, law enforcement, banking, and consumer finance, with attention to market conditions, regulatory impacts, and emerging risks. It leads or supports policy initiatives and legislative projects, develops policy ideas and implementation plans, and prepares policy briefs, white papers, and strategic communications for leadership, the Florida Legislature, and the public. The Director monitors state, federal, and local laws for policy-improvement opportunities across department divisions; leads development and evaluation of policy proposals, legislative initiatives, and regulatory frameworks; and works with department subject matter experts and external stakeholders to refine policy approaches. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and requires a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legislative issues and data.
- Ability to manage staff.
- Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
- Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the department.
- 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 with others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and organize it logically for reports, documents, and other written materials.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Must pass a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Five 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
- Direct research and analysis on insurance markets, health care, immigration, fire safety, law enforcement, banking, consumer finance, and other topics, including evaluation of market conditions, regulatory impacts, and emerging risks.
- Lead or support major policy initiatives and legislative projects, including bill-drafting support, amendment analysis, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning.
- Research and develop policy ideas, assess feasibility under the department’s existing authority, determine whether statutory changes may be needed, and prepare policy frameworks and implementation plans.
- Prepare policy briefs, white papers, and strategic communications for leadership, the Florida Legislature, and the public.
- Monitor state, federal, and local laws to identify opportunities for policy improvements across department divisions.
- Lead the development and evaluation of policy proposals, legislative initiatives, and regulatory frameworks.
- Work across the department with subject matter experts to ensure new initiatives do not negatively affect existing programs and processes.
- Collaborate with legislative staff, executive leadership, program administrators, and external stakeholders to refine policy approaches.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
