Municipal Policy Analyst: Budget & Legislation

Florida League of Cities; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida League of Cities is seeking a legislative analyst to provide research and analysis on municipal policy issues and to help develop strategies influencing laws, budgets, and regulations at state and local levels.

The role supports lobbying efforts, monitors legislation, analyzes budgets, and coordinates research activities across the legislative department to inform city officials and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent in Business, Political Science, or a related field.
• Experience working in local or state government operations is preferred, or association-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, analyzing and developing recommendations for the League on state and federal policy issues that affect municipalities.
• Research legislative issues and compile data to support the League’s lobbying efforts on proposed legislation and rulemaking.
• Monitor state and federal legislation that may affect Florida’s municipalities.
• Follow trends in municipal budgets and monitor revenue sources.
• Analyze the state budget and report relevant changes that affect municipalities.
• Assist lobbyists in following state agency activities and meetings as directed.
• Develop, coordinate and promote the legislative department’s research activities, including assisting with conducting short term studies and research projects, developing research reports on a variety of topics, collecting and disseminating information and data.
• Respond to requests for information from city officials, state agencies, state cabinet officials and staff, and others.
• Respond to inquiries from League members, and state agency and legislative staff regarding subject matter issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other state municipal leagues.
• Assist lobbyists with presentations of issues to Legislature, League members and staff.
• Strategize legislative fixes through amendments or maneuvers to support lobbying efforts.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Research

Policy analysis

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Political Science

Job description

Florida League of Cities is seeking a legislative analyst to provide research and analysis on municipal policy issues and to help develop strategies influencing laws, budgets, and regulations at state and local levels.

The role supports lobbying efforts, monitors legislation, analyzes budgets, and coordinates research activities across the legislative department to inform city officials and stakeholders.