Senior Legislative Analyst - Policy & Budget (Hybrid)

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

ORCA transit pass

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

King County Council is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to join its central policy staff. You will analyze legislation and policy issues, assess fiscal impacts, and present findings in public meetings.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree with at least six years of analytical experience, can develop policy options, draft legislation, and summarize complex issues for council committees. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least six years of analytical, evaluative, and planning experience.
• Expert knowledge of public administration, budgeting, and policy analysis.
• Strong ability to analyze legislation, budgets, and regulatory impacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of legislation and policy issues.
• Develop policy and fiscal options for council decision-makers.
• Prepare staff reports and briefings for council committees and present findings.
• Draft legislation and amendments for council consideration.

Skills

Public administration

Budget and accounting

Financial planning

Analytical reasoning

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in public administration / finance / accounting / econ

Job description

King County Council is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst to join its central policy staff. You will analyze legislation and policy issues, assess fiscal impacts, and present findings in public meetings.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree with at least six years of analytical experience, can develop policy options, draft legislation, and summarize complex issues for council committees. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are provided.