Budget Analyst

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Legislature is seeking a Legislative Analyst to support the Budget Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. You will research and prepare proposed budgets, conduct revenue and expenditure analyses, and prepare substantive reports for legislators and the public.

Under supervision, you will draft legislation, respond to inquiries, and develop correspondence. Knowledge in state budgeting and transportation issues is preferred, with strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in research, analysis, or admin work.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of required experience.
• Doctorate can substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize proposed legislation and assess its impact.
• Draft legislation and amendments under chair or staff direction.
• Plan committee and subcommittee meetings; prepare agendas and materials.
• Monitor implementation of legislation across the Executive Branch.
• Brief legislators verbally or in writing on issues at hand.
• Conceive and conduct research projects and studies as mandated.
• Prepare reports including end-of-session and interim evaluations with recommendations.
• Provide information and problem-solving assistance to legislators and public.
• Prepare letters, summaries, talks, or speeches on committee issues.

Skills

Budgeting knowledge

Legislative analysis

Research and writing

Communication skills

Legal terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience

Doctorate can substitute for two years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

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The Florida Legislature
The Florida House of Representatives
Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee

General Summary

This is work functioning as a technical expert to the Budget Committee, Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under close supervision of a staff director and committee members, the legislative analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing proposed budgets, revenue and expenditure data, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, responding to inquiries, and developing correspondence. Knowledge and experience in state budgeting, or subject/program-related experience in areas of transportation, highway safety, economic development, and emergency management issues is preferable.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, 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 committee chair, committee members, and other legislators.
• Assists in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive Branch 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 and performs legislatively mandated studies.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee 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 committee issues at the request of the committee chair, other legislators 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.
• 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 the Legislative Budget System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LASPBS).
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• Skilled in using a personal computer including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and Adobe.
• 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.

Commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.