Senior Legislative Analyst (EDR)

Senior Legislative Analyst

The Office of Economic and Demographic Research is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert in monitoring and analyzing the General Appropriations Act and legislation with budgetary significance, as well as cash flow throughout the fiscal year. The analyst will also use state budgeting and various accounting records to examine complex financial matters, as well as provide both written and oral reports on the information. The analyst should be detailed oriented and focused on accuracy.

Examples of Work Performed :

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Salary : Commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline : Open until filled.

Submission of Application : Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com.

Location : Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee