Committee Counsel or Research Analyst | Office of Program Research
House of Representatives · Thurston County – Olympia, WA · Washington
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Aug 20, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $81,264.00 - $158,256.00 Annually
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Summary
The Washington State House of Representatives' Office of Program Research seeks nonpartisan Counsels or Research Analysts to provide legal, policy, and fiscal services for House committees. These full-time, permanent, exempt positions involve conducting research and policy analysis, drafting legislation, and presenting findings to committee members. Work is intensive during 60-105 day legislative sessions with flexible interim schedules.
Key qualifications
- Law degree and state bar membership (for Counsel) OR Master's in public administration/public policy or equivalent experience (for Research Analyst)
- High quality objective research and analytical skills
- Strong writing, oral presentation, and organizational abilities
- Understanding of legislative, executive, and judicial branches and legislative process
- Ability to work independently and in teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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