Legislative Analyst

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Florida House of Representatives
Office of the Minority Leader
(Democratic Office)

Job Title:
Legislative Analyst

General Summary:
This is work functioning as a technical expert to the Office of the Minority Leader, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of this office. Under close supervision of a staff director and Minority Leader, the legislative analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing proposed budgets, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, responding to inquiries, and developing correspondence.

Financial Disclosure:
Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
• Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of the staff director or leadership team.
• Assists in planning briefings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
• Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Conceives, plans, and conducts research projects.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and other work such as end of session reports, interim projects, and oversight reports which include recommendations for legislative action.
• Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, their constituents, and the public.
• Prepares letters, summaries, talk-sheets or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on issues at the request of the leadership team or staff director.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, communicating with agency personnel, and the public.
• Assists in the coordination of the work of the administrative assistant, legislative intern, and other staff members.
• Serves as liaison with state agencies.
• May operate a computer to perform word processing, database management, and/or spreadsheet applications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Knowledge of committee subject area: commerce, budget and business regulation. Knowledge of applicable computer, spreadsheet, databases, 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, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of members, their staff, the public, press, and lobbyists.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
•  Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A 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 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 may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Base Salary: 
Commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application:
Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application via GovernmentJobs.com or send an Alternate Application (PDF) to:

Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.gov

Accommodation for Disability: 
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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