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State of Florida · 3 months ago

Senior Legislative Analyst (OPPAGA)

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The State of Florida's OPPAGA is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst who will act as a technical expert in conducting research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies. The role requires proficiency in managing program evaluations and policy analyses, along with strong writing and presentation skills.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conducting policy research of issues of importance to the Florida Legislature

Researching laws and professional literature

Interviewing agency and legislative staff

Conducting focus groups and other forms of qualitative information gathering

Designing and administering surveys

Reviewing and analyzing agency records

Collecting and analyzing quantitative data in manual and electronic formats, including the use of statistical software as necessary

Identifying and drafting policy alternatives

Writing grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise results; and

Making presentations to legislators and legislative committees

Qualification

Policy analysisProgram evaluationStatistical softwareResearch designMicrosoft OfficeWriting skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work

Experience in designing and executing research to develop a documented basis for policy analyses, program evaluations, management reviews, budget analyses, or similar technical reviews

Understanding of principles of governmental organization, budgeting, and accountability

Experience as an effective contributor to a work team

Experience using word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft versions (WORD, POWERPOINT, and EXCEL)

Experience writing for and/or testifying before high-level executives or elected public officials expressing sensitive conclusions and recommendations based on statistical and financial data

Knowledge and experience may be demonstrated through graduate-level training and/or previous successful employment in positions such as legislative budget analyst, legislative or agency program evaluator, management or financial consultant, stock or bond analyst, or certified public accountant