Legislative Research Assistant - Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Legislature is seeking a Legislative Research Assistant for the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee in Tallahassee. This role supports research and administrative functions, gathers information, prepares reports, and assists with committee meetings and daily operations.

The position offers an opportunity to develop research and analytical skills while gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of professional experience in research/analysis.
• Strong research, data gathering, and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Researches assigned topics and prepares summaries, reports, graphs, and charts.
• Collects and maintains information and data from multiple sources.
• Prepares written materials describing issues, findings and options.
• Assists with staff analyses and bill tracking.
• Helps coordinate committee meetings, agendas, and recording of proceedings.
• Formats publications, presentations, charts, and other materials.
• Performs administrative tasks supporting daily committee work.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Legislative Research Assistant - Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

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Requisition No:885848

Agency: Florida Legislature

Working Title: Legislative Research Assistant - Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

Position Number:99999

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

The Florida Legislature
Florida House of Representatives

General Summary

This position supports the research and administrative functions of the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee. Work includes gathering and organizing information, researching assigned topics, preparing reports and correspondence, and assisting with committee meetings and daily operations.

The position offers an opportunity to develop research and analytical skills while gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process.

Financial Disclosure
Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., 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

• Researches assigned topics, gathers information from a variety of sources, and prepares summaries, reports, correspondence, graphs, and charts.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains information and data.
• Assists with preparing written materials that describe issues, explain findings, and identify potential solutions or options for consideration.
• Assists with legislative staff analyses and bill tracking.
• Assists with committee meetings, including preparing agendas, conducting roll call, coordinating the recording of proceedings, and preparing and distributing materials.
• Assists with preparing, updating, and formatting publications, presentations, charts, and other materials.
• Carries out administrative tasks that support the committee’s daily work.
• Provides basic computer and technology support to committee staff as needed and helps identify and resolve routine computer-related problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of research, analysis, and information-gathering techniques.
• Knowledge of methods for organizing and presenting data.
• Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics programs.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to locate, evaluate, organize, and summarize information from a variety of sources .
• Ability to ask questions, learn unfamiliar subjects, and approach problems with curiosity and resourcefulness.
• Ability to take initiative, seek guidance when appropriate, and work independently on assigned tasks as experience and responsibilities develop.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond constructively to new assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, organize work, and meet established deadlines .
• Ability to maintain accuracy and professionalism when working under time constraints.
• Ability to conduct in-depth and carefully documented analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to legislative research and committee operations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or a high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of professional experience in research, analysis, or program planning and evaluation.

Professional experience in research analysis or program planning and evaluation can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

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

Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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Accommodation for Disability:

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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.