LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR - 43000542
About The Position
The Legislative Affairs Director is a high-profile representative of the Department of Financial Services within the Office of Legislative Affairs. Designated as a managerial position by the Chief Financial Officer, the role provides guidance to management, establishes priorities and objectives, and formulates policy concerning legislative policy services. The Director independently represents the CFO and Department on these matters and serves as the Department’s principal legislative advisor, chief lobbyist, and liaison with the Florida Legislature. The position supervises the Office of Legislative Affairs and its staff. The role is based in Tallahassee, Florida.
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.
- Ability to organize data logically for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Must undergo 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
- Lead coordination and development of the Department’s legislative priorities and work toward their successful passage.
- Serve as principal legislative advisor to the Department’s executive team and CFO.
- Act as the Department’s chief lobbyist and liaison in interactions with the Florida Legislature.
- Participate in analyzing, developing, and drafting major policy initiatives, and recommend program adjustments needed to implement them.
- Direct research, report preparation, and analysis concerning proposed and filed bills and other legislative issues affecting the Department.
- Prepare Department staff for legislative committee presentations and testify on behalf of the Department before legislative committees.
- Maintain close liaison with the general public and elected officials, and handle sensitive issues related to Department activities.
- Supervise the Office of Legislative Affairs and its staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
