Job Description
Join Washington's leading public policy team and drive impactful change across state initiatives. This urgent opening requires immediate start for a mission-driven Senior Policy Analyst to shape policies affecting 7.8M residents. Enjoy competitive state benefits, telework flexibility, and career advancement opportunities while serving the Pacific Northwest community.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive policy research and analysis on economic development initiatives
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for state legislature and executive branch
- Collaborate with 20+ state agencies on cross-functional policy implementation
- Present findings to legislative committees and senior leadership
- Manage complex datasets using advanced statistical modeling tools
- Oversee stakeholder engagement with private sector and nonprofits
- Monitor federal policy impacts on state programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years progressive policy analysis experience in government sector
- Advanced proficiency in quantitative data analysis (R, Python, or SAS)
- Demonstrated success in drafting legislative proposals and impact assessments
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- Clear federal background check clearance
- Experience with Washington State legislative processes