Job Description
Join Seattle's dynamic public sector team in this urgent hiring initiative for a critical policy leadership role. Shape city initiatives, drive legislative compliance, and improve community outcomes through data-driven governance. This position offers exceptional benefits, pension plans, and career advancement opportunities in one of America's most livable cities.
Responsibilities
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for city council review
- Analyze legislative impacts and regulatory compliance requirements
- Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives for public service optimization
- Lead stakeholder engagement with community groups and agencies
- Prepare comprehensive reports for executive leadership
- Manage grant-funded projects and budget allocations
- Conduct quantitative/qualitative research for policy development
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years government policy experience with local/state agencies
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, Python)
- Expert knowledge of federal/state compliance frameworks
- Proven stakeholder management and public speaking abilities
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- US citizenship and ability to pass federal background check