State of Florida · 2 months ago
Senior Legislative Analyst (EDR)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Florida's Office of Economic & Demographic Research is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst. The role involves monitoring and analyzing the General Appropriations Act and legislation with budgetary significance, providing detailed reports, and ensuring fiscal accuracy across state agencies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Prepares oral and written reports on state revenues and expenditures
Prepares official financial outlook statements used in the state’s appropriation process
Analyzes and summarizes proposed and enacted legislation for appropriations or fiscal impact
Participates in the development of forecast of revenue sources available for state spending or impact decisions
Participates in the development of the constitutionally required Long-Range Financial Outlook and the official calculation of the state’s revenue limitation
Ensures historical consistency for the state’s revenue and expenditure documents
Provides occasional guidance and ensures fiscal accuracy in accounting records across state agencies
Operates a computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet applications, and slideshow presentations
Assists in the coordination of the work of other staff members
Conducts research projects and performs legislatively mandated studies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
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
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 the state's planning and budgeting process and systems
Knowledge of the state's accounting records
Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization
Ability to read and comprehend the Florida Constitution and state statutes and laws
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing
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 Legislators, their staff, and the public
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 office staff
Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines
Ability to 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 logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Benefits
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
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