State Policy Analyst (Seattle)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP seeks a Policy Analyst to join the Government Relations team. Based in Seattle, WA, this role requires in-person work in Seattle and Olympia and involves engaging with State Legislators and Agencies.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in state government or advocacy, a solid understanding of Washington legislative processes, and strong written and verbal communication skills. You will analyze policy, draft briefs, and prepare client-focused materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–5 years in state government roles, political campaigns, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of WA political and legislative processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist advocacy efforts by coordinating meetings with the Legislature and state agencies in Olympia and across the state.
• Closely monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the state level and prepare summaries and analyses.
• Draft memoranda, policy briefs, letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and client materials.
• Develop and disseminate legislative alerts, articles, and political updates for clients.

Skills

Legislative communication

Policy analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join our Government Relations team.The Policy analyst will provide government relations and general support to the team. The position is based in Seattle, WA and requires in-person work in Seattle and Olympia, WA., including engagements with State Legislators and State agencies.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Washington State Appropriations and Grants: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, managing, implementing, applying for and/or selecting state grants, funding and/or cooperative agreements.
• Energy Sector: Expertise in policy, legislative drafting, and/or regulation on energy issues.
• Native American Policy: Experience working on Tribal governmental relations work.
• Natural Resources: Experience working on natural resource matters with state agencies and knowledge and experience in natural resource policy issues.
• Healthcare: Detailed knowledge and experience in healthcare policies, regulations, and legislative initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Legislative and Agency Engagement: Assist the team with advocacy efforts, including coordinating meetings with members of the Legislature, Executive Agencies and at political events in Olympia, WA and other locations across the State.
• Legislative Monitoring and Research: Closely monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the State that impact our clients. Prepare summary and analysis
• Policy Analysis and Communication: Assist the team in drafting memoranda, policy briefs, letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and other materials to clients.
• Draft Detailed Documentation: Develop and disseminate legislative alerts, articles, and political updates for clients.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Experience: 2-5 years of experience in State government roles, political campaigns, State advocacy entities, or related fields.
• A strong understanding of the Washington political and legislative processes, with the ability to analyze and interpret legislation and policy impacts.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-Starter Mentality: A proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Company Overview

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.

Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.

We serve clients around the world from offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.

We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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