State of Washington

Research Analyst

• Support Senate Democratic Caucus members in refining proposals to meet strategic, policy, and caucus goals
• Develop and analyze legislative proposals
• Conduct legal, fiscal, and programmatic research to develop recommendations
• Draft memos, bill analyses, talking points, and policy summaries
• Monitor committees, legislative progress, agency implementation, and emerging issues
• Collaborate with nonpartisan staff on bill drafting
• Collaborate with caucus communications staff on messaging
• Provide concise briefings and supporting materials for decision-making
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, agencies, impacted communities, and internal teams
• Support caucus strategy with sound judgment and political awareness
• Facilitate negotiations among stakeholders on complex and contentious policy topics
• Coordinate committee activities and assist with planning, scheduling, and communication across chambers
• Advise elected officials and staff on strategic, technical, policy, and political matters
• Support budget negotiations
• Track policy implementation and monitor community response and impact

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