Senior Policy Advisor - Government Affairs & Policy Strategy

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Commerc; Washington; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement and deferred compensation

11 paid holidays

Vacation days (11+)

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Other benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy development, budgetary analysis, and legislative engagement. You will advise the director and executive team, coordinate with Governor’s Office and legislators, and guide complex initiatives affecting hundreds of programs across the agency.

The role requires extensive policy experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders during legislative sessions in Olympia and statewide

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of combined experience and/or education.
• Four (4) years of experience in legislative proposals analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.
• Experience with developing department positions and fiscal notes.
• Education in public administration, law, economics, or related fields; substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy development and engage diverse stakeholders across multiple agencies.
• Coordinate legislative engagement with state legislators, Governor’s Office, and staff.
• Advise executive leadership with high-level analysis, data, and strategic guidance.
• Develop materials presenting clear policy positions and budget implications.
• Support department decision packages, agency requests, and fiscal notes.
• Represent the department in official meetings, committees, and rulemaking.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Strategic advisory

Education

Public administration coursework

Law/Economics coursework

Tools

Research methods

Policy briefing materials

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy development, budgetary analysis, and legislative engagement. You will advise the director and executive team, coordinate with Governor’s Office and legislators, and guide complex initiatives affecting hundreds of programs across the agency.

The role requires extensive policy experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders during legislative sessions in Olympia and statewide