Posting number: 2026-08373
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Government Relations
Job classification: MANAGEMENT ANALYST 5
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Investigative, Customer Service, Project Management, Research, Communications, Audit
This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with occasional on-site required in Olympia. The need for on-site increases during legislative session.
The ideal candidate for this Legislative Analyst (Management Analyst 5) on our Government Relations team is a strategic, highly analytical professional with legislative, policy and program analysis experience in complex internal and external operational environments.
This role requires exceptional research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate proposed legislation, identify operational fiscal impacts and develop well-supported recommendations for agency leadership.
The successful candidate excels at transforming complex information into clear, concise and actionable communications for a variety of audiences. A strong collaborator and project manager, the ideal candidate builds effective relationships across divisions, facilitates consensus among stakeholders and champions plain-language principles to ensure all communications are accurate, accessible and impactful.
This position supports the Government Relations (GR) Office and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in implementing the agency’s strategic goals and operational objectives.
The Legislative Analyst supports the GR team as the primary resource for delivering high-quality government relations materials for all agency programs and services including unemployment insurance, workforce services, paid family and medical leave, WA Cares and labor market information.
Duties may include:
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Option 1: Nine (9) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
Option 2: Associates degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field AND Seven (7) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field AND Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field AND five years (5) of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
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Please submit ONLY your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Why work with us?
Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Lydia White or at 360-819-6996 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
