Legislative Analyst, Bloomberg Government

• 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 createvisualizations 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.

You need to have:

• 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, in lobbying shops, or in a media organization.
• Previous experience with the federal appropriations process and familiarity with large data sets and graphics preferred.

Special Requirements:

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