Legislative Policy Analyst: Research, Reports & Briefs

Florida Legislature; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Florida Legislature is seeking a technical expert to support a legislative committee, legislators, and the public. The incumbent researches, analyzes, drafts legislation and amendments, and prepares staff analyses and reports under supervision.

Responsibilities include briefing, planning meetings, and coordinating data-driven research while maintaining confidentiality and delivering quality work on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with three years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Doctorate can substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize proposed legislation for effectiveness and impact.
• Research and draft legislation and amendments as directed.
• Plan meetings, prepare agendas, speakers, and materials.
• Monitor legislation to ensure legislative intent is met.
• Brief legislators verbally or in writing on committee issues.
• Conceive, plan, and conduct research projects and studies.
• Prepare reports with recommendations for action.
• Provide information and problem-solving support to legislators and the public.
• Prepare letters, summaries, talk-sheets, speeches, and memoranda.
• Stay informed on issues by reviewing materials and attending events.
• Coordinate work with staff and liaise with state agencies.

Skills

Analytical reading

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Research

Organization

Decision making

Discretion/ confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Master’s degree substitution 1 year

Doctorate substitution 2 years

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database programs

Job description

Florida Legislature is seeking a technical expert to support a legislative committee, legislators, and the public. The incumbent researches, analyzes, drafts legislation and amendments, and prepares staff analyses and reports under supervision.

Responsibilities include briefing, planning meetings, and coordinating data-driven research while maintaining confidentiality and delivering quality work on tight deadlines.