Research Analyst Jobs in Washington
Research Analyst jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue and other Washington metros, with employers like Microsoft, ByteDance, and Amazon hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
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.
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.
Duties
SCS provides nonpartisan staff support to the members and committees of the Washington State Senate in Olympia, Washington. Duties include:
- Performing legal and policy research and analysis.
- Drafting bills, amendments, and other legislative documents.
- Developing and evaluating policy alternatives to assist Senators in meeting their goals.
- Presenting legislation and other policy matters before committees.
- Monitoring and analyzing implementation efforts by state and local government agencies.
- Responding to inquiries on pertinent policy issues.
- Developing appropriate professional relationships with Senators, other legislative staff, state agency staff, and interest groups.
Qualifications
Critical Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively interact and promote trust with others who have diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, gender identities, sexual orientations, veteran statuses, geographical backgrounds, educational backgrounds, and disability statuses.
- Knowledge of or interest in learning the legislative process.
- Proven ability to perform high-quality, objective research and analysis in a position requiring high levels of self-direction.
- Excellent analytical, writing, problem solving, and oral communication skills.
- A creative, flexible, cooperative, service based and team-oriented approach to work.
- Capability to handle the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, result-oriented, high-pressure legislative environment.
- Proficiency in multiple computer applications, including word-processing software, presentation applications, and online research.
Desired Qualifications
A law degree or master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field is desired, however diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. The Legislature is currently scheduled to convene on January 11, 2027. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.
- This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, except when needed to be in-person for training or legislative meetings.
- This position is full-time and exempt from civil service.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range
RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The following are the full wage ranges for each of the classifications for this position. A hiring salary will be less than the top of any range, however. The initial salary offered will consider internal equity and will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Staff Counsel I/ Research Analyst I = $6,639 - $11,505
- Staff Counsel II/ Research Analyst II = $7,459 - $12,929
- Sr. Staff Counsel/Sr. Research Analyst = $8,884 - $15,397
Employee Benefits
The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions; paid subscription to DeleteMe; and tuition reimbursement.
Application Procedure
Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Staff Counsel or Research Analyst or typing this URL: https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate-committee-services/j/27E94C1940. Friday, July 3, 2026, is the application deadline. However, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. E-mail contact Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.
Description
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.
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.
Duties
SCS provides nonpartisan staff support to the members and committees of the Washington State Senate in Olympia, Washington. Duties include:
- Performing legal and policy research and analysis.
- Drafting bills, amendments, and other legislative documents.
- Developing and evaluating policy alternatives to assist Senators in meeting their goals.
- Presenting legislation and other policy matters before committees.
- Monitoring and analyzing implementation efforts by state and local government agencies.
- Responding to inquiries on pertinent policy issues.
- Developing appropriate professional relationships with Senators, other legislative staff, state agency staff, and interest groups.
Qualifications
Critical Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively interact and promote trust with others who have diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, gender identities, sexual orientations, veteran statuses, geographical backgrounds, educational backgrounds, and disability statuses.
- Knowledge of or interest in learning the legislative process.
- Proven ability to perform high-quality, objective research and analysis in a position requiring high levels of self-direction.
- Excellent analytical, writing, problem solving, and oral communication skills.
- A creative, flexible, cooperative, service based and team-oriented approach to work.
- Capability to handle the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, result-oriented, high-pressure legislative environment.
- Proficiency in multiple computer applications, including word-processing software, presentation applications, and online research.
Desired Qualifications
A law degree or master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field is desired, however diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Long and irregular hours are required during the legislative session, including evening and weekend work. The Legislature is currently scheduled to convene on January 11, 2027. When the Legislature is not in session, flexible schedule options are available.
- This position works in-person in Olympia during the legislative session. When the Legislature is not in session, in-state remote work is supported, except when needed to be in-person for training or legislative meetings.
- This position is full-time and exempt from civil service.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range
RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The following are the full wage ranges for each of the classifications for this position. A hiring salary will be less than the top of any range, however. The initial salary offered will consider internal equity and will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Staff Counsel I/ Research Analyst I = $6,639 - $11,505
- Staff Counsel II/ Research Analyst II = $7,459 - $12,929
- Sr. Staff Counsel/Sr. Research Analyst = $8,884 - $15,397
Employee Benefits
The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions; paid subscription to DeleteMe; and tuition reimbursement.
Application Procedure
Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Staff Counsel or Research Analyst or typing this URL: https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate-committee-services/j/27E94C1940. Friday, July 3, 2026, is the application deadline. However, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as screening, interviewing, and selection will begin immediately. E-mail contact Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.
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Research Analyst Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Microsoft31
- ByteDance23
- Amazon15
- Apple14
- Meta14
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software79
- Artificial Intelligence33
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Science & Research11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research analyst jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, business, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization tool such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large structured datasets
- Strong written communication skills for translating findings into clear reports and presentations
- Familiarity with SQL or Python for data querying and exploratory analysis
- One to three years of research, analysis, or relevant internship experience
Research Analyst Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many research analyst jobs are there in Washington?
There are 168+ research analyst openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do research analysts make in Washington?
Research analysts in Washington earn a median of about $80,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,850 for the lowest 10% to over $131,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most research analyst jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most research analyst openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire research analysts in Washington?
Employers hiring research analysts in Washington include Microsoft, ByteDance, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote research analyst jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 13% of research analyst openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for research analyst jobs in Washington?
You can apply to research analyst jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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