Staff Counsel or Research Analyst

JOB TITLE: STAFF COUNSEL OR RESEARCH ANALYST

SALARY RANGE: $6,639.00 - $15,397 MONTHLY

LOCATION: OLYMPIA, WA

CLOSES: JULY 3, 2026, AT 11:59 PM PST

Senate Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually starting on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and legislative members. The Senate strives to cultivate an inclusive working environment that supports diversity through equitable policies and practices.

About Senate Committee Services

Senate Committee Services (SCS) is a nonpartisan workgroup assisting Senators in developing and evaluating policy and fiscal alternatives to achieve policy and budgetary objectives. This is accomplished by ensuring that committee meetings and other legislative processes operate efficiently and effectively and are accessible to the public. The nonpartisan mission of SCS is achieved by providing the same high-quality service and level of effort for to all senators, regardless of political belief, affiliation, or rank. 

For more information on SCS, please visit our website: 

https://leg.wa.gov/about-the-legislature/senate/senate-committee-services/.

Position Profile

SCS seeks an analytical, collaborative, and creative research analyst or counsel. This position will perform legal and policy research and analysis. At the request of members of the Senate, the position drafts bills and other legislative documents and assists members with the development of policy options. The position also provides presentations summarizing legislation to legislators in public hearings.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting the legislative process by providing high-quality, objective, nonpartisan service to the members of the Washington State Senate. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, high-pressure legislative environment.