NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5)
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $112K/yr
11+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5) to join the Department of Ecology in Washington. The role involves serving as the Governmental Relations lead for the Spills Program, advising on legislative and strategic policy, and coordinating incident management during spill responses.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Advise the Program Manager to support well-informed decision-making
Represent the Spills Program as legislative lead and federal liaison on agency teams
Act as primary point of contact for Spills Program tribal relations
Lead the program strategic planning process and advise the Program Management Team on legislative and strategic policy
Coordinate management team and leadership team meetings, tasks, and assignments
Represent the Spills Program on agency and external work groups, committees, subcommittees, and teams
Support the Spills Program’s 24/7 incident response posture as a Liaison Officer to achieve objectives for effective communication with elected officials, tribal governments, assisting and cooperating agencies, and impacted communities
Qualification
Required
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
Experience must include one or more of the following:
Advanced experience in legislative and public policy development, particularly at the state and/or federal level
Demonstrated expertise in environmental policy, preferably related to oil spill prevention, preparedness, response, or hazardous materials
Proven ability to analyze and draft complex legislation, regulations, policy papers, and formal testimony
Strong governmental relations experience, including working with legislators, executive leadership, and intergovernmental partners
Experience coordinating with Tribal governments, including knowledge of consultation protocols and government-to-government relationships
Strategic planning expertise, including developing, implementing, and monitoring long-term program strategies
Education: in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field
Obtain Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
Obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification annually
Obtain and maintain Incident Management Team (IMT) position qualifications, as applicable
Obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check
Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver's License
Hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification
Preferred
Computer skills: Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of, or experience with Northwest Area Contingency plan policies and experience with the Incident Command System
Independent analysis capabilities and experience and/or training in legislative and policy development at the local, state, national and international level, strategic and program planning
Experience managing complex projects using project management tools to track progress such as MS Excel, or MS Project
Strong Communication skills, both written and oral communication. Should be comfortable speaking in public forums
Demonstrated commitment to DEI principles, adaptability, professionalism, and collaborative relationship-building across diverse interested parties
Leadership and facilitation skills, including leading meetings, building consensus, and advising senior management
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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