Job Description
Join Seattle's premier government team in an urgent hiring initiative for a Senior Policy Analyst. Shape critical urban policies affecting 750,000+ residents while working on high-impact initiatives in housing, climate action, and economic equity. This premium opportunity offers competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and direct influence on city transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive policy frameworks addressing Seattle's most pressing challenges
- Analyze legislative impacts and draft actionable recommendations for city council
- Lead cross-departmental task forces on equity-focused urban development
- Present findings to executive leadership and community stakeholders
- Manage complex datasets using advanced statistical modeling tools
- Mentor junior analysts and oversee policy implementation timelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field
- 5+ years government or municipal policy experience
- Expertise in quantitative analysis with proficiency in R/Python
- Demonstrated success in equity policy development
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- Clear background check and citizenship verification
- Portfolio of published policy briefs or legislative proposals