Operations Analyst

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking an Operations Analyst to support its Government & Legislative Affairs team and the Office of the Chief of Staff. The role coordinates legislative and government relations support, manages office administrative operations, and assists with the City Light Review Panel. The position reports to the Director of Government & Legislative Affairs. The Operations Analyst performs administrative and budget functions; supports Review Panel activities; coordinates City Council legislation, briefings, meetings, and customer escalations; assists with state and federal legislative processes; maintains Government Relations and Council Relations collaboration channels; and prepares executive-level materials. The role also supports special projects and coordination with internal departments and external partners. The position is based at Seattle Municipal Tower. Most department roles follow a three-day in-office schedule, and this position may occasionally attend meetings at other City locations. Employees are assigned a role in the Emergency Response Program, and participation is required. The full salary range is $47.39 to $55.19 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of administrative experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Current Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Experience reflecting a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-profile team environment.
Five or more years of experience in an administrative, operational, or project analyst role.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Strong discretion, judgment, and ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to manage shifting priorities with minimal direction.
Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint; experience with data visualization tools such as timelines, workflows, and charts.
Experience with budget tracking, contracting processes, invoice processing, and travel coordination.
Experience supporting legislative, policy, or executive-level work.

Responsibilities

Perform daily administrative functions, including travel processing, invoicing, procurement requests, credit card reconciliation, and office support.
Prepare and oversee budgets.
Coordinate City Light Review Panel activities, including meetings, notes, onboarding documentation, website posting, accessibility compliance, and distribution lists.
Ensure City Council legislation is accurate and submitted on time for Legistar upload and General Manager approval.
Coordinate Council briefings, committee meetings, and stakeholder engagements; manage Council-related customer escalations.
Assist with state and federal legislative processes, including utility staff bill reviews in Lobbygov, training compliance, and lobbying report submission.
Maintain Government Relations and Council Relations SharePoint and Teams channels.
Prepare executive-level presentations, correspondence, research, and briefing materials.
Support special projects and coordination across internal departments and external partners.
Participate in the Emergency Response Program as assigned.