Legislative Analyst

Florida Legislature•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Legislative Analyst serves as a technical expert to the Office of the Minority Leader, legislators, and the public on matters within the office’s jurisdiction. Under close supervision of a staff director and the Minority Leader, the analyst researches and prepares proposed budgets, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, responses to inquiries, and correspondence. The role focuses on the committee subject areas of commerce, budget, and business regulation. The position requires electronically filing 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.

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 on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
Knowledge of committee subject areas: commerce, budget, and business regulation.
Knowledge of applicable computer, spreadsheet, database, and word-processing programs.
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
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 to take initiative on independent research projects.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure and conduct in-depth, carefully documented, credible analysis under minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of members, their staff, the public, the press, and lobbyists.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient internal functioning of committee staff.
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 and make decisions.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation, assessing its effectiveness and its impact on the state, other entities, and individuals.
Research and draft legislation and amendments at the direction of the staff director or leadership team.
Assist in planning briefings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Monitor implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches to assess whether legislative intent is met.
Brief legislators verbally or in writing on issues for committee or floor discussions and constituent meetings.
Conceive, plan, and conduct research projects.
Prepare oral and written research reports and other work, including end-of-session 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 at the request of the leadership team or staff director.
Keep current on issues affecting assigned areas by collecting resource materials, 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.
May use a computer for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications.
Perform other related duties as required.