Budget Analyst at Florida Legislature

General SummaryThis is work functioning as a technical expert to the Budget Committee Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee legislators and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under close supervision of a staff director and committee members the legislative analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing proposed budgets revenue and expenditure data staff analyses reports substantive legislation responding to inquiries and developing correspondence. Knowledge and experience in state budgeting or subject/program-related experience in areas of environmental protection and restoration water quality water supply land conservation resiliency and coastal protection agriculture fish and wildlife management and citrus issues is preferable.Financial DisclosurePursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145 Florida Statutes this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.Examples of Work PerformedAnalyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.Research and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of the committee chair committee members and other legislators.Assists in planning full committee and/or subcommittee meetings to include agenda speakers presentations and materials.Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive Branch to ascertain that legislative intent is met.Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee on the floor or with constituents.Conceives plans and conducts research projects and performs legislatively mandated studies.Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee reports interim projects and oversight reports which include recommendations for legislative action.Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators their constituents and the public.Prepares letters summaries talk-sheets or speeches reports and informational memoranda on committee issues at the request of the committee chair other legislators or staff director.Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by collecting resource materials attending workshops and conferences reading industry publications communicating with agency personnel and the public.Assists in the coordination of the work of the administrative assistant legislative intern and other staff members.Serves as liaison with state agencies.Operate a computer to perform word processing database management and/or spreadsheet applications.Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.Knowledge of the Legislative Budget System/Planning and Budgeting Subsystem (LASPBS).Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.Knowledge of committee subject area.Skilled in using a personal computer including Microsoft Office Applications (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook) and Adobe.Knowledge of Florida state government legislative rules and procedures.Skill in reading comprehension analysis and organization.Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.Ability to take action in situations which 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 members their staff the public press and lobbyists.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 committee staff.Ability to conduct in-depth carefully documented and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.Ability to conduct meetings and 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.Minimum QualificationsA bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research analysis program planning and evaluation or administrative work.A masters 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 may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.SalaryCommensurate with experience.The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.Application DeadlineOpen until filledSubmission of ApplicationInterested parties may send a cover letter resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application via or send anAlternate Application (PDF) to:Office of Administration & Professional DevelopmentFlorida House of Representatives402 South Monroe Street 1201 CapitolTallahassee Florida 32399or emailAccommodation for Disability If an accommodation is needed for a disability please notify Human Resources at .Required Experience:IC Key Skills Forecasting,Microsoft Access,Microsoft Word,Military Experience,Pivot tables,Accounting,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Financial Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 43572 - 92928