Legislative Analyst

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Legislative Analyst serves as a technical expert to a legislative committee, legislators, and the public on subjects within the committee’s jurisdiction. Under close supervision of the staff director and committee members, the analyst applies subject-matter expertise to research and prepare staff analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; respond to inquiries; and develop correspondence. The position requires electronic filing of 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, F.S. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

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 from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience in the described fields may substitute year-for-year for the required college education.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
Knowledge of applicable word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
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 initiate independent research projects.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure and meet established deadlines.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with legislators, their staff, and the public.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the committee staff’s efficient functioning.
Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, credible analysis under minimal supervision.
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 into logical formats for reports and other written materials.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation to assess its effectiveness and potential impact on the state, entities, and individuals.
Research and draft legislation and amendments at the direction of the committee chair, committee members, and other legislators.
Assist in planning full committee and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Monitor implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches 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.
Prepare oral and written reports on research and committee work, including end-of-session committee reports, interim projects, 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 or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues as requested.
Keep abreast of issues affecting the assigned area by collecting resources, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel and the public.
Assist in coordinating the work of the administrative assistant, legislative intern, and other staff members.
Serve as liaison with state agencies.
Use computers for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.