Legislative Policy Analyst

State of Florida • FL

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About The Position

OPPAGA is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert conducting research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies. Legislative Policy Analysts are expected to show a high degree of proficiency in conducting program evaluations and policy analyses, demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills, and develop substantive knowledge of Florida state government operations and the legislative process. While legislative policy analysts operate under supervision of a staff director, most work is performed independently. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work with training in policy analysis and research methods.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data on programs and policies administered by state agencies using library resources, personal interviews, telephone surveys, written surveys, budget documents, agency annual reports, and available data bases.
• Prepares concise and accurate written summaries of the data gathered on state agency operations or programs that can be used as part of reports.
• Participates as part of a team in developing an oral presentation of the results of a study to legislators, legislative staff, and other groups.
• Participates as part of a team in designing written or telephone surveys to gather information on agency performance or analyze a public policy issue.
• Develops and maintains contacts with key agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and the public.
• Participates as part of a team in conceptualizing report issues and developing research reports.
• Conducts personal interviews with agency personnel, legislators, legislative staff or others to gather information about an agency or public policy issue.
• Possesses technical knowledge of appropriate research methodology to effectively and accurately evaluate a state agency or program administered by the agency.
• Conceptualizes issues, analyzes and synthesizes information and consistently develops clear messages in reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees