Legislative Analyst
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202600067
Office: H Democratic Office
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
This individual functions as a technical expert to the Office of the Minority Leader, legislators, and the public on the subject matter areas to which they are assigned. It is expected these subject areas will include Agriculture, Natural Resources, General Government, and Transportation. Under close supervision of the staff director, the legislative analyst applies their expertise when researching and preparing documents; responding to inquiries; generating and delivering briefings; contributing to communications strategies; developing and providing resources, and offering problem-solving assistance to legislators and staff.
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
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 or send an (PDF) to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Or email
Accommodation for Disability:
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium
Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202600067
Office: H Democratic Office
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
This individual functions as a technical expert to the Office of the Minority Leader, legislators, and the public on the subject matter areas to which they are assigned. It is expected these subject areas will include Agriculture, Natural Resources, General Government, and Transportation. Under close supervision of the staff director, the legislative analyst applies their expertise when researching and preparing documents; responding to inquiries; generating and delivering briefings; contributing to communications strategies; developing and providing resources, and offering problem-solving assistance to legislators and staff.
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
- Monitors the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
- Analyzes legislation suggesting strategies for engagement.
- Briefs members on legislation and policy developments.
- Creates impactful resources related to legislation to help legislators and their staff communicate with their district.
- Researches and monitors current events related to proposed legislation, and organizes and presents written reports in a clear detailed format.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills.
- Knowledge of Florida state government.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the office staff.
- Knowledge of professional workplace standards, including expectations for appropriate attire, conduct, and representation of the office.
- Ability to manage time effectively, demonstrating punctuality, meeting deadlines, and maintaining reliable attendance.
- Skill in collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
- Ability to monitor and respond to electronic communication in a timely manner.
- Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports and other written materials.
- Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
- Ability to work more than core business hours as needed during committee weeks, regular session, special sessions, and during other exceptional circumstances.
- 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 can 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 or send an (PDF) to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Or email
Accommodation for Disability:
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium
Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.