The Florida Legislature
Florida House of Representatives
Job Title
Policy Analyst (Ways & Means Committee)
General Summary
This is work functioning as a technical expert to the Ways & Means Committee, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under close supervision of a staff director and committee members, the policy analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing proposed budgets, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, responding to inquiries, and developing correspondence.
Examples of Work Performed
Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of the committee chair, committee members, and other legislators.
Assists in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
Conceives, plans, and conducts research projects and performs legislatively mandated studies.
Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports which include recommendations for legislative action.
Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, their constituents, and the public.
Prepares letters, summaries, talk-sheets or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues at the request of the committee chair, other legislators or staff director.
Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, communicating with agency personnel, and the public.
Assists in the coordination of the work of the administrative assistant, legislative intern, and other staff members.
Serves as liaison with state agencies.
May operate a computer to perform word processing, database management, and/or spreadsheet applications.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Proficiency using Excel.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
Knowledge of committee subject area.
Knowledge of applicable computer, spreadsheet, databases, and word processing programs.
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to take action in situations which 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 members, their staff, the public, press, and lobbyists.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to 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 to make presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
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 doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
This position is not eligible for remote work.
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Submission of Application
Qualified applicants should send a completed (signed) legislative application and resume to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
