Job Description
Join Washington State's premier economic development agency in an urgent hiring initiative for a Senior Policy Analyst. Shape critical state policies impacting communities across Seattle and beyond. This high-impact role requires strategic thinkers passionate about public service and equitable growth.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive state benefits package
- Pension plan (PERS)
- Professional development stipend
- Hybrid work model
- Purpose-driven mission
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex state legislation and regulations for economic impact assessments
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for governor's office review
- Coordinate with local government agencies on implementation strategies
- Lead stakeholder engagement sessions with community and business leaders
- Prepare comprehensive briefing papers for legislative sessions
- Monitor policy outcomes using quantitative and qualitative metrics
- Mentor junior analysts on research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years policy analysis experience in government or public sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SPSS/R) and data visualization
- Deep knowledge of Washington State legislative processes
- Proven track record of translating research into actionable policy
- Strong written communication with sample policy briefs required
- Valid Washington State driver's license