Seattle, Washington, United States (Hybrid) · Posted 17 hours ago
Industry Other
Job Function Other
Job Type Full-Time

About this role

The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff as a Senior 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; staff 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.
 
King County is becoming a global leader whose continued excellence and diverse population is a driving force in the Pacific Northwest. 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. 
 
At King County Council, we are committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. The Council encourages people of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. A diverse workforce is a strong workforce.

Job Duties:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to: 

  • Conduct, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and non-partisan analysis of legislation and policy issues that may be complex or controversial.
  • Develop policy and fiscal options for council decision-makers with limited supervision.
  • Provide expert 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 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:
Position: Senior Legislative Analyst

Key Requirements

  • Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
  • The most successful applicants will possess the following experience, knowledge, and skills:
  • Expert knowledge of the principles and practices in one or more of the following areas: public administration, budget and accounting, financial planning and analysis, management, social science, planning, operations research and evaluation, or the equivalent that can aid policy analysis.
Job ID: 86787776

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