Government & Legislation Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

Seattle City Light, a municipal utility in Seattle, seeks an Operations Analyst to support Government & Legislative Affairs and the Chief of Staff Office. You will coordinate legislative support, manage office operations, and assist with the City Light Review Panel.

The role reports to the Director of Government & Legislative Affairs. Hybrid work with in-office duties at Seattle Municipal Tower and occasional offsite meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field (or equivalent).
• 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

Advanced MS Office

Data visualization

Budget tracking

Travel coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Budget tracking software

Job description

Seattle City Light, a municipal utility in Seattle, seeks an Operations Analyst to support Government & Legislative Affairs and the Chief of Staff Office. You will coordinate legislative support, manage office operations, and assist with the City Light Review Panel.

The role reports to the Director of Government & Legislative Affairs. Hybrid work with in-office duties at Seattle Municipal Tower and occasional offsite meetings are expected.