Remote Senior Policy Advisor: Legislative & Strategy Leader

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead complex policy development, engage with state legislators and stakeholders, and guide the department’s legislative and policy agenda. The role reports to senior leadership and supports cross‑agency and external collaboration.

The position emphasizes independent policy work, data analysis, and coordination with the Governor’s Office and OFM staff during the legislative session, with remote/hybrid work options within

Qualifications

• Experience with policy development and legislative processes.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to inform policy.
• Experience engaging with elected officials and staff.
• Familiarity with grant solicitation and public funding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy development with diverse stakeholders.
• Advise agency leadership with high-level recommendations and analysis.
• Analyze legislation, develop department positions, and advance bills.
• Develop materials presenting policy information to audiences.
• Collaborate on government affairs initiatives across the department.
• Represent the department in meetings, committees, and rulemaking.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy development understanding

Relationship building

Public funding knowledge

Grant solicitation

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Adaptability

Education

PhD in public administration, law, economics, or related field

Master’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead complex policy development, engage with state legislators and stakeholders, and guide the department’s legislative and policy agenda. The role reports to senior leadership and supports cross‑agency and external collaboration.

The position emphasizes independent policy work, data analysis, and coordination with the Governor’s Office and OFM staff during the legislative session, with remote/hybrid work options within