Senior PreK-12 Budget Strategist

The Florida Legislature; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Florida Legislature is seeking a Budget Chief who will advise and provide technical expertise for planning and managing budget operating activities of the PreK-12 Subcommittee under the direction of the budget subcommittee chair, budget committee chair, and the Speaker.

Responsibilities include analyzing state financial policy, prioritizing research, coordinating subcommittee reports, and helping prepare the Appropriations Bill with proviso language and related bills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of models of the state’s economy.
• Knowledge of basic economic theory.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Knowledge of basic financial analysis principles.
• Knowledge and ability necessary to apply specialized knowledge from accounting, finance, or economics.
• In-depth knowledge of the structure, composition and functions of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
• Knowledge of state accounting, personnel, purchasing, and capital outlay processes and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the subcommittee.
• Knowledge of computer spreadsheet, database, and graphics programs.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods. Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing. Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public. Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize, direct work, and evaluate results and alternative strategies. Ability to utilize research and analytical skills.
• Ability to process large amounts of information from diverse sources and to integrate that information.
• Ability to be resourceful and act independently.
• Ability to organize and implement a sound management organization which results in an effective coordinated function.
• Ability to analyze the effects of actual or proposed policy changes on the state’s population and economy.
• Ability to supervise people.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the overall direction and administration of the budget subcommittee.
• Supervises the activities of the committee staff in preparing legislation to solve problems that were identified by the subcommittee chair, other subcommittee members, staff or the public.
• Plans and coordinates the preparation of subcommittee interim research projects and other major subcommittee documents.
• Assists in the development and presentation of budget briefings and program alternatives to the respective leadership office.
• Coordinates the development of the Appropriations Bill with associated proviso language and conforming / supporting bills.
• Assists in coordinating the planning of subcommittee meetings with the subcommittee chair, and other staff and presents subcommittee findings when appropriate.
• Assists the subcommittee chair in the prioritization of state agency funding needs and recommends actions to be taken on legislation.
• Monitors the implementation of the budget to ensure that programs are conducted in accordance with legislative intent.
• Prepares or reviews written and oral communication initiated in response to inquiries from Legislators, and the public.
• Coordinates the preparation of necessary subcommittee reports and budget documents.
• Serves in a liaison capacity with the Legislature and committees, state agencies, and various groups and individuals.
• Maintains a high level of expertise in the subcommittee subject area assigned and monitors all significant changes and activities.
• Coordinates the flow of substantive legislation through the subcommittee.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

State economy models

Economic theory

Statistics

Financial analysis principles

Accounting/finance/economics knowledge

Florida state government structure

State accounting processes

Legal terminology and research methods

Communication skills

Meetings and presentations

Research and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitutions

Doctorate substitutions

Tools

Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)

Databases

Graphics programs

Job description

The Florida Legislature is seeking a Budget Chief who will advise and provide technical expertise for planning and managing budget operating activities of the PreK-12 Subcommittee under the direction of the budget subcommittee chair, budget committee chair, and the Speaker.

Responsibilities include analyzing state financial policy, prioritizing research, coordinating subcommittee reports, and helping prepare the Appropriations Bill with proviso language and related bills.