Policy & Research Director: Strategy & Impact

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services seeks a Director of Research and Policy to lead policy research, analysis, and strategic planning for fiscal accountability, consumer protection, insurance, and financial services regulation.

You will oversee the Office of Research and Policy, chair initiatives, collaborate with legislative staff and stakeholders, and guide implementation plans with independent, data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret legislative issues and data.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the department.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and planning of policy research and analysis.
• Lead or support major policy initiatives and legislative projects.
• Independently research policy ideas and assess feasibility within authority.
• Prepare policy briefs and strategic communications for leadership and legislature.
• Monitor laws to identify opportunities for policy improvements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with programs.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Legal research ability

Data collection & analysis

Staff management

Effective communication

Independent research initiative

Organization & planning

Meeting and presentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Florida Department of Financial Services seeks a Director of Research and Policy to lead policy research, analysis, and strategic planning for fiscal accountability, consumer protection, insurance, and financial services regulation.

You will oversee the Office of Research and Policy, chair initiatives, collaborate with legislative staff and stakeholders, and guide implementation plans with independent, data-driven analysis.