Legislative Analyst - King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff in the role of Legislative Analyst. The Council's policy team conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses of legislation and policy issues, including fiscal impacts, regulatory requirements, and potential legislative outcomes; legislative analysts also present their findings in public meetings.

The policy team's goal is to provide high-quality, nonpartisan and objective analyses of policy proposals for councilmembers to consider when making policy decisions-maintaining personal neutrality is a must for this position. 

ABOUT THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL

The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the second largest government and the most populous county in Washington State, representing more than 2 million people. As the legislative branch of county government, the King County Council represents nine geographical regions of the county, sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services, including transportation, public safety and health, land use, and more.

The Council is committed to leading with equity and social justice principles and ensuring that King County is an accountable, inclusive, and anti-racist government.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  

• Conduct, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and non-partisan analysis of legislation and policy issues.
• Develop policy and fiscal options for council decision-makers under the supervisor's guidance.
• Provide consultation in connection with legislation and policy development involving broadly defined subject matter, services, and processes.
• Research and analyze legislation referred to the Council on specific policy and fiscal matters. Identify legislative and executive intent. 
• Prepare and present staff reports and briefings for council committees. Summarize intent, outline background information, analyze important issues, identify impacts and legal issues, impacts and risks. Prepare pertinent attachments and illustrations.
• Draft legislation and amendments as required for Council consideration. Review for compliance with professional and technical standards.
• Develop new legislative proposals based on councilmember or supervisor's request and direction.
• Review annual budget proposals, engage in discussions about policy intent and expected outcomes, analyze issues, and develop options.

 A full description of the job duties can be found here:
Job classifications - King County, WashingtonThe most successful applicants will possess the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices in one or more of the following areas: public administration, budget and accounting, financial planning and analysis, management, social science, planning, operations research and evaluation, or the equivalent that can aid policy analysis.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and parliamentary rules and procedures.
• Well-developed math skills to perform statistical, financial, and economic analyses.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant sections of the King County Code, and local, regional, state and federal mandates and programs.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of proposals, alternatives, and conclusions, as well as whether proposals comply with policy. Identify issues for legal review.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

The Legislative Analyst typically requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, transportation planning, behavioral or social science, political science, business, economics, or equivalent discipline that will enable job performance AND at least two years of experience performing professional level work in an analytical, evaluative, and planning capacity and/or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position. A master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience.The King County Council strives to create an inclusive, anti-racist workplace and seeks team members who will thrive in this type of working environment.

With a commitment to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment and valuing lived experiences, we endeavor to hire a workforce which reflects the County we serve. People of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions are encouraged to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.  

KING COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. 

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is open to all qualified applicants. Acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States are required by federal immigration law.  This position is a salaried, at-will, overtime exempt classification that is not eligible for the county Career Service system. The standard workweek is 40 hours. Non-traditional work hours and travel throughout King County may occasionally be required.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Nov. 2-22:                    Position open

Nov. 23-Dec. 4:            HR Initial Review

Dec. 7-10:                     Subject Matter Expert Review

Dec. 10-14:                    Writing Exercise

Jan. 11-15 (2027):          First Round Interviews

Jan. 18-22 (2027):        Second Round Interviews

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

An online employment application, resume, cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions are required.
Applicants will be screened for completeness, competitiveness, and writing accuracy. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a skills assessment test and one or more panel interviews.

UNION REPRESENTATION
The Legislative Analyst position is represented by a bargaining unit and is the second classification in a four-part series. A $1.50 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is mandatory for all represented employees in this union. The pension contribution is reflected in the stated wage rates on this announcement.

TELEWORK
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment, working in the office and at home. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. If selected for this position, you must be available for periodic in-person work.
 
You must have a secure and reliable internet connection for remote work-a minimum of 30 megabits per second download speed to accommodate video meetings. All staff must commit to standards related to team engagement, telework, and the KCC code of conduct.

Please contact Arlecier West, Sr. HR Business Partner at [email protected] if you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process.

Job Code: 246501 Legislative Analyst
This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117.