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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

State Policy Analyst

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

. Assist the Government Relations team with government relations and general support .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Washington political and legislative processes, with strong abilities in legislative analysis, drafting, and communication. Capable of managing advocacy efforts and collaborating effectively within team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Legislative AnalysisWashington Political ProcessesLegislative DraftingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

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Hard Skills
Legislative SummariesPolicy BriefsTalking PointsClient Materials PreparationRegulatory MonitoringAdvocacy CoordinationPolitical Updates DevelopmentInitiative TakingProject Management
Soft Skills
Proactive AttitudeTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
State Government RolesPolitical CampaignsState Advocacy EntitiesWashington State AppropriationsEnergy-Sector PolicyNative American PolicyNatural Resources PolicyHealthcare Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Government Relations team with government relations and general support
  • Coordinate advocacy meetings with members of the Legislature, executive agencies, and political events in Olympia and other locations across Washington State
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting clients
  • Prepare legislative and regulatory summaries and analysis
  • Assist in drafting memoranda, policy briefs, letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and other client materials
  • Develop and disseminate legislative alerts, articles, and political updates for clients

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 2-5 years of experience in State government roles, political campaigns, State advocacy entities, or related fields
  • Strong understanding of Washington political and legislative processes
  • Ability to analyze and interpret legislation and policy impacts
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proactive attitude with ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
  • Experience in Washington State appropriations and grants, energy-sector policy, legislative drafting or regulation, Native American policy, natural resources, or healthcare policy is of particular interest