Legislative Analyst (Republican) Office
Legislative Analyst (Republican) Office
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Job Description
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research analysis program planning and evaluation or administrative work.
A masters 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.
SalarySalary commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Open until filledQualified applicants should send a completed Legislative Employment Application and resume to:
Ronnie Whitaker Staff Director
Senate Majority Office
RE: Legislative Analyst Position
330 Senate Building
404 South Monroe St.
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100Interested parties may apply to
Applications are available through the Florida Legislatures web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.
Accommodation for DisabilityIf an accommodation is needed for a disability please notify Human Resources at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
