Legislative Analyst

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• Legislative Analyst
• Date: Oct 26, 2026

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• Florida House of Representatives
• Office of the Minority Leader
• (Democratic Office)
• Job Title: Legislative Analyst

General Summary

This is work functioning as a technical expert to the Office of the Minority Leader, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of this office. Under close supervision of a staff director and Minority Leader, the legislative analyst applies this expertise when researching and preparing proposed budgets, staff analyses, reports, substantive legislation, 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 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 and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
• Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of the staff director or leadership team.
• Assists in planning briefings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches 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.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and other work such as end of session 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 issues at the request of the leadership team 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.
• May operate a computer to perform word processing, database management, and/or spreadsheet applications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Knowledge of committee subject area: commerce, budget and business regulation. Knowledge of applicable computer, spreadsheet, databases, and word processing programs.
• 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 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 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.

Base Salary

Commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application via

• GovernmentJobs.com or send an
• Alternate Application
• (PDF) to: Office of Administration & Professional Development
• Florida House of Representatives
• 402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
• Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Or email