Senior Legislative Analyst - King County Council

Update 11/3/2026

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may begin the first week of December. We encourage you to apply early.

The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a skilled thinker and communicator to join its central policy staff as a Senior 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; staff 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.

King County is becoming a global leader whose continued excellence and diverse population is a driving force in the Pacific Northwest. 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.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• Conduct, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative objective and non-partisan analysis of legislation and policy issues that may be complex or controversial.
• Develop policy and fiscal options for council decision-makers with limited supervision.
• Provide expert 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 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.

Position

Senior Legislative Analyst

The most successful applicants will possess the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Expert 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.
• Expert knowledge of the legislative process and parliamentary rules and procedures.
• Well-developed math skills to perform statistical, financial, and economic analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to diverse personalities and audiences, collaborate with team members, facilitate small group discussions, and prepare and deliver formal presentations.
• The ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant sections of the King County Code, and local, regional, state and federal mandates and programs.
• 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

People of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions are encouraged to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. 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 POSITIONThis 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 is a salaried, at-will, overtime-exempt position 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.This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.

The salary represents a mandatory $1.50 per hour deduction on behalf of the employee to the pension trust.Full benefits are available, some of which include the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System; county health insurance, dental, and vision plans; parental leave; local transit pass and other local alternative transportation incentives; and deferred compensation plan.

To see all benefits, visit Benefits, Payroll, and Retirementathttps://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/benefits.aspx

Updated Recruitment Schedule

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• Nov. 2- Dec. 4: Position open, review, writing exercise
• Dec. 7-11: 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 writing exercise and one or more panel interviews.
• Final offer will be contingent upon a completed reference check.

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 if you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.JOB CODE: 246401 Senior Legislative AnalystThis position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117.