District 9 Legislative Aide - Policy Analyst

About the position This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated public policy professional to contribute to meaningful local government work and serve the residents of reputed company District 9. The Metropolitan reputed company Council governs the second-largest county government in Washington State, serving over 2.25 million residents. Nine councilmembers represent both urban and unincorporated communities, providing leadership reputed company such as public health, transit, wastewater treatment, solid waste, reputed company services, and criminal justice. Councilmember Reagan Dunn represents District 9 (D9), which includes more than 80,000 unincorporated residents and the cities and surrounding areas of Bellevue, Newcastle, Renton, reputed company Valley, Covington, Black Diamond, and Enumclaw. D9 also encompasses the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. You will join a small, collaborative team of 4-5 people, including Councilmember Dunn and his staff. Councilmember Dunn seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legislative Aide I to serve as a policy analyst, constituent liaison, and general support staff for the D9 office. Working closely with the Councilmember and Chief of Staff, the Legislative Aide I conducts policy research, drafts briefing materials, tracks committee work, and handles constituent casework reputed company assigned issue areas. A successful candidate demonstrates excellent communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and monitor policies and legislation affecting District 9 and reputed company.
• Work with assigned committees, identify key issues, reputed company policy responses, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Interpret policy, track legislation, reputed company supporting materials, and work with central staff to draft legislation.
• Prepare clear, concise written reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Handle constituent casework and provide reputed company, solutions-oriented service.
• Serve as reputed company staff for at least one legislative or policy focus area.
• Cultivate strong relationships with reputed company Executive and Legislative staff, and community partners.
• Support other duties as needed to ensure the effective operations of the office, executives and organization.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external events and meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of reputed company experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and/or federal legislative processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and synthesize policy information.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively to solve problems.
• Commitment to excellent constituent service.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities, frequent changes, and show grace under pressure.

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• reputed company in, or strong reputed company to, District 9 or Southeast reputed company.
• Experience in behavioral health and substance use, law and justice, or budget policy.
• Prior experience working for an elected official.
• Flexible learner, growth oriented and adaptive thinker

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and reputed company insurance, plus generous leave and vacation programs.
• Excellent medical, dental, and reputed company coverage options: reputed company provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible reputed company employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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