Legislative IT Budget & Policy Research Assistant

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks a Legislative Research Assistant to support the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee. You will gather information, research topics, prepare reports, and assist with committee meetings and daily operations.

This role offers opportunities to develop research and analytical skills and gain firsthand experience with the legislative process.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research, analysis, and information-gathering techniques.
• Knowledge of organizing and presenting data.
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches assigned topics, gathers information, and prepares summaries, reports, graphs.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains information and data.
• Drafts written materials describing issues, findings, and options for consideration.
• Assists with staff analyses and bill tracking.
• Supports committee meetings: agendas, roll calls, and materials distribution.
• Formats publications, presentations, and charts for publication.
• Performs administrative tasks supporting daily committee work.
• Provides basic computer and technology support to staff as needed.

Skills

Research and analysis

Information gathering

Data presentation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Curiosity and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks a Legislative Research Assistant to support the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee. You will gather information, research topics, prepare reports, and assist with committee meetings and daily operations.

This role offers opportunities to develop research and analytical skills and gain firsthand experience with the legislative process.