Legislative Analyst (Republican Office)

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The Florida Legislature

Senate Majority (Republican) Office

Job Title

Legislative Analyst (Republican Office)

General Summary

This position functions as a technical expert to the Republican leadership, Republican legislators, and the public on the subject matters of the policy committees to which the successful candidate is assigned. Under close supervision of a staff director and the Republican leadership, the legislative analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing staff analyses, reports, and summaries; responding to inquiries, and developing correspondence.

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.

Examples of Work Performed

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness based on Republican principles and the impact of its passage on the state, individuals, and other entities.
• Prepares for distribution analyses and summaries, as needed, for bills on agenda in committees to which the analyst is assigned and for floor sessions.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Proposes a strategy for advancing Republican principles and ideas within the policy areas covered.
• Prepares written post-session reports summarizing major issues that were addressed during the legislative session and important votes taken by Republicans on the Senate floor.
• Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, their constituents, and the public.
• Prepares letters, summaries, talking points or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues at the request of the Republican leadership, other legislators, or staff directors.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned policy areas of responsibility by collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel.
• Assists in the coordination of the work of the Administrative Assistant, legislative intern, or other staff members.
• Must operate a computer to perform spreadsheet, word processing, and database management applications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

A juris doctorate or doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Submission of Application

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Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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