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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Legislative Policy Analyst

Tallahassee, Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst to join the OPPAGA - Deputy Director's Office. The analyst will conduct research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies, demonstrating proficiency in these areas while working independently under supervision.

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Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data on programs and policies administered by state agencies using library resources, personal interviews, telephone surveys, written surveys, budget documents, agency annual reports, and available data bases

Prepares concise and accurate written summaries of the data gathered on state agency operations or programs that can be used as part of reports

Participates as part of a team in developing an oral presentation of the results of a study to legislators, legislative staff, and other groups

Participates as part of a team in designing written or telephone surveys to gather information on agency performance or analyze a public policy issue

Develops and maintains contacts with key agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and the public

Participates as part of a team in conceptualizing report issues and developing research reports

Conducts personal interviews with agency personnel, legislators, legislative staff or others to gather information about an agency or public policy issue

Possesses technical knowledge of appropriate research methodology to effectively and accurately evaluate a state agency or program administered by the agency

Conceptualizes issues, analyzes and synthesizes information and consistently develops clear messages in reports

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Policy analysisProgram evaluationResearch methodologyFlorida state government knowledgeData analysisWriting skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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 with training in policy analysis and research methods

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 can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research

Knowledge and expertise in assigned policy areas

Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures

Knowledge of research and analysis techniques

Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization

Skill in program evaluation, policy analysis, and performance auditing

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing

Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction

Ability to take initiative on independent research projects

Ability to work independently and under pressure on multiple tasks

Ability to work effectively with legislators, legislative staff, and other constituents

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability to work cooperatively as a team member

Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to collect and analyze data

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials

Ability to solve problems and make decisions

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

Affordable health insurance options

Free dental

Long-term disability and employee life insurance

Competitive retirement

College tuition waiver program

Employee assistance program

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage

Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

Paid Holidays