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Legislative Analyst (Republican Office)

Date: Sep 5, 2025

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The Florida Legislature

Senate Majority (Republican) Office

Job Title

Legislative Analyst (Republican Office)

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.

Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 –Statement of Financial Interests (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/2023/form/1/instructions/print) with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

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

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 juris doctorate or 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.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Submission of Application

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Accommodation for Disability

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

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee