Legislative Research Assistant – Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

Florida Legislature; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Legislature seeks an analyst to support the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee, handling research, data gathering, reports, and correspondence, and assisting with committee meetings and daily operations.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required; the role offers opportunities to develop research and analytical skills within the legislative process, with a competitive benefits package and pathways for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in research/analysis/program planning and evaluation.
• Experience in research analysis or program planning and evaluation can substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Research assigned topics, gather information from various sources, and prepare summaries, reports, correspondence, graphs, and charts.
• Collect, organize, and maintain information and data.
• Prepare written materials describing issues, explain findings, and identify options for consideration.
• Assist with legislative staff analyses and bill tracking.
• Assist with committee meetings, including preparing agendas, conducting roll call, coordinating recording of proceedings, and preparing/distributing materials.
• Prepare, update, and format publications, presentations, charts, and other materials.
• Carry out administrative tasks supporting the committee’s daily work.
• Provide basic computer/technology support to staff and resolve routine problems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Research techniques

Data organization

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Graphics programs

Reading comprehension

Information summarization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access/DB tools

Graphics software

Job description

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.

• 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 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.

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.

Salary

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

Accommodation for Disability:

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