The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff in the role of Legislative Analyst. The Council's policy team conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses of legislation and policy issues, including fiscal impacts, regulatory requirements, and potential legislative outcomes; legislative analysts also present their findings in public meetings.

The policy team's goal is to provide high-quality, nonpartisan and objective analyses of policy proposals for councilmembers to consider when making policy decisions-maintaining personal neutrality is a must for this position. 

ABOUT THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL

The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the second largest government and the most populous county in Washington State, representing more than 2 million people. As the legislative branch of county government, the King County Council represents nine geographical regions of the county, sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services, including transportation, public safety and health, land use, and more.

The Council is committed to leading with equity and social justice principles and ensuring that King County is an accountable, inclusive, and anti-racist government.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and non-partisan 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, outline background information, analyze important issues, identify impacts and legal issues, impacts and risks. Prepare pertinent attachments and illustrations.
• Draft legislation and amendments as required for Council consideration. Review for compliance with professional and technical 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.

 A full description of the job duties can be found here:
Job classifications - Legislative Analyst