Senior Legislative Analyst (OPPAGA)

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General Summary

OPPAGA is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert conducting research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies. Senior legislative analysts are expected to show a high degree of proficiency in conducting and managing program evaluations and policy analyses, demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills, and develop substantive knowledge of Florida state government operations and the legislative process.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Examples of Work Performed

• Conducting policy research of issues of importance to the Florida Legislature;
• Researching laws and professional literature;
• Interviewing agency and legislative staff;
• Conducting focus groups and other forms of qualitative information gathering;
• Designing and administering surveys;
• Reviewing and analyzing agency records;
• Collecting and analyzing quantitative data in manual and electronic formats, including the use of statistical software as necessary;
• Identifying and drafting policy alternatives;
• Writing grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise results; and
• Making presentations to legislators and legislative committees.

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.

Accommodation for Disability

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

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