Nonpartisan Policy & Fiscal Analyst (Hybrid)

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff as a Legislative Analyst. The council conducts analyses of legislation, policy issues, fiscal impacts, and regulatory effects, with findings presented in public meetings.

The successful candidate will provide nonpartisan, objective analyses to councilmembers, draft legislation and amendments as needed, and help develop policy options and briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional analytical experience.
• Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for some experience.
• Commitment to equity and anti-racist workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and nonpartisan analysis of legislation and policy issues.
• Develop policy and fiscal options for council decision-makers under the supervisor's guidance.
• Provide consultation in connection with legislation and policy development involving broadly defined subject matter, services, and processes.
• Research and analyze legislation referred to the Council on specific policy and fiscal matters; identify legislative and executive intent.
• Prepare and present staff reports and briefings for council committees; summarize intent, background information, and issues.
• Draft legislation and amendments as required for Council consideration; review for compliance with standards.
• Develop new legislative proposals based on councilmember or supervisor's request and direction.
• Review annual budget proposals, engage in discussions about policy intent and expected outcomes, analyze issues, and develop options.

Skills

Policy analysis

Quantitative analysis

Nonpartisan communication

Public policy knowledge

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, political science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff as a Legislative Analyst. The council conducts analyses of legislation, policy issues, fiscal impacts, and regulatory effects, with findings presented in public meetings.

The successful candidate will provide nonpartisan, objective analyses to councilmembers, draft legislation and amendments as needed, and help develop policy options and briefings.