Legislative Budget & Policy 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

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