Legislative Analyst

This position functions as a technical expert to the Democratic leadership, Democratic 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 Democratic 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

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness based on Democratic 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 Democratic 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 Democratics 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 Democratic 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.
• Prepares necessary committee or unit reports and budget documents.
• Must operate a computer to perform spreadsheet, word processing, and database management applications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, ethics, and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• Knowledge of applicable computer, spreadsheet, databases, and word processing programs.
• Knowledge of the planning and budgeting process, the legislative appropriations process, and calendar of events leading to enactment of an appropriations bill.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of Senators, their staff, the public, and others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
• Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

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.