Legislative Affairs Director - 43000542

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Financial Services is seeking a seasoned Legislative Affairs Director to serve as the department's chief legislative representative and lobbyist. Based in Tallahassee, the role leads priority coordination, advises the executive team on policy matters, and represents the department before the Florida Legislature.

The position oversees the Office of Legislative Affairs and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a managerial role located in Tallahassee, Leon County.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in Florida government (preferred).
• Knowledge of the Florida Legislative process and cabinet process.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Ability to draft legislation and manage staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis under minimal supervision and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead legislative priority coordination and strategy for the department.
• Advise the executive team on policy matters related to legislation.
• Manage staff within the Office of Legislative Affairs.
• Represent the department before the Florida Legislature.

Skills

Legislative process

Legal terminology

Draft legislation

Staff management

Oral & written communication

Independent analysis

Job description

The Legislative Affairs Director serves as the Department of Financial Services' chief legislative representative and lobbyist, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The role leads legislative priority coordination, advises the executive team on policy matters, manages the Office of Legislative Affairs staff, and represents the department before the Florida Legislature. This is a managerial position based in Tallahassee, Leon County.

Key qualifications:

• Five years of professional experience in Florida government performing research, analysis, program planning, evaluation, or administrative work (preferred)
• Knowledge of the Florida Legislative process and cabinet process
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research
• Ability to draft legislation and manage staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis under minimal supervision and work independently