BGOV Legislative Analyst
| Company | Bloomberg Industry Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in political science, government, economics, public policy or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of five years of experience in a writing job, such as analyst, reporter, researcher, or similar position.
- Ability to work under pressure, writing about multiple topics with short timelines.
- Demonstrated experience as a writer capable of quickly producing clear, concise, and accurate analyses of legislation for readers with varied levels of expertise or knowledge.
- Experience following legislation as it moves through the process, either through direct experience on Capitol Hill, at trade associations, lobbying shops, or in a media organization.
Responsibilities
- Write analysis of active legislation and research related data, stakeholders, and background information, breaking down what’s most important and offering context for those who need to take a closer look.
- Dive into and quickly become an expert on complex policy topics relevant to Congress, including the federal appropriations process.
- Analyze data for trends and actionable information to create visualizations and other materials that will help decision makers.
- Brainstorm and pitch analysis, story, and presentation ideas to editors and teammates.
- Collaborate with reporters and government contracting analysts on stories and other projects.
- Participate in webinars, panels, and other presentations to showcase your expertise.
- Work in a fast-paced news environment, juggle multiple analyses at once, and take ownership of projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with the federal appropriations process and familiarity with large data sets and graphics preferred.