The Florida Legislature
The Florida Senate

Job Title

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

Salary

Application Deadline

Submission of Application

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.

Accommodation for Disability

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