Job Description
Join Washington's premier economic development agency shaping policy that drives statewide growth. We seek a dynamic Senior Policy Analyst to lead impactful initiatives in urban revitalization, workforce development, and sustainable infrastructure. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to influence public policy while serving diverse communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement evidence-based policy frameworks for urban development initiatives
- Analyze complex socioeconomic data to inform legislative recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on strategic planning projects
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions with community leaders and industry partners
- Prepare comprehensive policy briefs and legislative testimony
- Monitor federal grant opportunities and manage compliance reporting
- Mentor junior analysts on policy research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in government or public sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis tools (SPSS, R, Python)
- Demonstrated success in developing legislative proposals
- Expertise in economic development or housing policy frameworks
- Strong project management with PMP or equivalent certification
- Valid Washington State driver's license