Legislative Analyst

Legislative Analyst

Requirements

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience working in executive or legislative branch of state government as a legislative aide or in management of governmental administration preferred.
• Deep understanding of the legislative process and rules, particularly Appropriations.
• Demonstrated success in a role with tangible experience of legislative and agency reporting.
• Strong existing relationships with current legislators and key members both in and out of the SW Florida legislative districts.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of State and Federal government organization and legislative processes, including budget and appropriations processes.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain legislation.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to prepare concise, meaningful and timely written reports in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to operate a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and drive to solve problems in a team environment with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the strategic planning process for the legislative session.
• Assists with advocacy for funding of FGCU initiatives at the state level as directed.
• Monitors actions of key legislative committees and tracks all state legislation affecting the university.
• Promotes awareness of FGCU accomplishments at state.
• Attends legislative and other applicable governing body meetings as directed.
• Work in coordination with Government Relations Advocacy Coordinator and FGCU Marketing to oversee social media messaging for governmental relations.
• Assists with the resolution of constituent issues that come through offices of elected officials and key stakeholders and other issues as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge and reports on state level activities impacting higher education policy and FGCU specifically.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of legislative updates to key stakeholders. Analyzes legislation and reviews legislative publications.
• Assists, at the direction of the Director, in the development and expansion of relationships in the state legislature and state administration.
• Assists in coordination with campus visits and presentations to students from state and federal elected officials.
• Assists the Director of Government Relations and Office of Government Relations with both routine and special department projects and events.
• Organizes special projects and other assignments such as the coordination and evaluation of research, data compilation, and report preparation; recommendations; and creating reports and other documents on a wide range of legislative and high education issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with contract lobby consulting firm.