Strategic Legislative Affairs Director - Florida

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee seeks a Legislative Affairs Director to lead the development and passage of the department's legislative priorities, acting as chief lobbyist and advisor to the CFO and executive team.

The role requires five years of Florida government experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong data analysis, drafting, and communication skills to manage staff and deliver under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Florida Legislative process and cabinet process.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret legislative issues and data.
• Ability to draft legislation.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Excellent reading comprehension, analysis, and organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, development and passage of the Department’s legislative priorities.
• Serve as principal legislative advisor to the Department’s executive team and CFO.
• Act as the Department’s chief lobbyist and liaison with the Florida Legislature.
• Analyze, develop, and draft major policy initiatives and recommend program adjustments.
• Direct research, reporting and analysis on bills and legislative issues affecting the Department.
• Prepare staff for legislative hearings and provide testimony as needed.
• Maintain liaison with the public and elected officials and handle sensitive issues.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Legal terminology

Data analysis

Draft legislation

Staff management

Oral and written communication

Organizing and prioritizing work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee seeks a Legislative Affairs Director to lead the development and passage of the department's legislative priorities, acting as chief lobbyist and advisor to the CFO and executive team.

The role requires five years of Florida government experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong data analysis, drafting, and communication skills to manage staff and deliver under deadlines.