Government Affairs Operations Analyst

Seattle City Light; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is seeking a highly organized Operations Analyst to support the Government & Legislative Affairs team and the Office of the Chief of Staff. This role coordinates legislative support, manages office operations, and assists with the City Light Review Panel.

Reporting to the Director of Government & Legislative Affairs, you will handle travel, invoicing, budget tasks, and preparation of briefings while collaborating with internal departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Current Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative functions including travel processing, invoicing, procurement requests, credit card reconciliation, and office support.
• Budget preparation and oversight.
• Support Review Panel activities: meeting coordination, notes, onboarding documentation, website posting, accessibility compliance, and distribution lists.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of City Council legislation for Legistar upload and GM approval.
• Coordinate Council briefings, committee meetings, stakeholder engagements, and manage Council-related customer escalations.
• Assist with state and federal legislative processes, including Lobbygov bill reviews by utility staff, training compliance, and lobbying report submission.
• Maintain Government Relations and Council Relations SharePoint and Teams channels.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, correspondence, research, and briefing materials.
• Support special projects and coordination across internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Seattle City Light is seeking a highly organized Operations Analyst to support the Government & Legislative Affairs team and the Office of the Chief of Staff. This role coordinates legislative support, manages office operations, and assists with the City Light Review Panel.

Reporting to the Director of Government & Legislative Affairs, you will handle travel, invoicing, budget tasks, and preparation of briefings while collaborating with internal departments and external partners.