King County

Summary

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division of DCHS is looking for an experienced analyst, effective communicator, and a collaborative project manager to support the Affordable Housing Committee's (AHC). The AHC functions as a point of coordination and accountability for affordable housing efforts across King County by supporting equitable implementation of the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) Housing Chapter and the housing-related components of local comprehensive plans. The Senior Housing Policy Analyst will support the AHC’s efforts to monitor, report, and evaluate countywide and jurisdictional progress to plan for and accommodate housing needs and eliminate disparities in access to housing and neighborhood choice across King County. In this role, the Analyst will deliver housing data and analysis in accessible and engaging ways to equip policymakers, practitioners, and advocates with the information they need to understand policy outcomes and advance meaningful and evidence-based housing affordability solutions in our region.

Job Duties

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES – To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• Design and implement an ongoing system to monitor and report on local housing policy implementation and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop standards and procedures to assess shortfalls in planning for and accommodating housing needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to collect, analyze, interpret, and visualize data related to housing programs, projects, and outcomes.
• Conduct research on housing market trends and housing policy, program, and strategy effectiveness.
• Develop reports, presentations, and public-facing digital tools that communicate findings to a variety of stakeholders, ensuring that the data insights, monitoring, and research reach stakeholder networks across the housing advocacy, practitioner, and policy communities.
• Support development of policies and strategies to increase housing affordability, including research on best practices.
• Lead data-driven conversations with a variety of external and internal partners and present results to the AHC, interjurisdictional staff groups, and other forums.
• Manage the timely delivery of projects, including developing scopes of work, setting project schedules, assigning work, mentoring staff, and monitoring project progress.
• Form relationships with and earn the trust of a range of stakeholders and manage collaborative projects involving multiple, varying perspectives.
• Work independently and collaboratively to gather information to respond to technical questions from the AHC and other interested parties.
• Support implementation of AHC work plans and other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• The knowledge and skills usually associated with a bachelor's degree in public policy, planning, geography, economics, or related field and three years working in public policy, program evaluation, planning, research, or analysis.
• Experience developing policy or planning performances measures, monitoring program activities, tracking outputs, and/or assessing policy effectiveness.
• Experience developing and reviewing housing-related policies, plans, strategies and/or reports.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting housing and planning related data, such as Census, permitting, and spatial data.
• Experience producing effective data visualizations, dashboards, and/or informational graphics.
• Understanding of housing policy, affordable housing programs, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations and familiarity with the policy-making process.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date on emerging issues and research.
• Knowledge of the impacts of place, race, policy, and systemic inequities on disproportionately impacted communities and a commitment to applying equity, race, and social justice principles and practices to all aspects of the work.
• Ability to conduct thorough research, identify reliable sources, and evaluate information critically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
• Experience managing a complex project that requires balancing the interests of a range of interested parties with varying levels of authority.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and maintain collaborative relationships as part of teams across multiple departments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience conducting housing research, including market trends, existing policies, and the needs of low-income households.
• Experience or training in human-centered design, design thinking, or similar user-centered mindsets and practices.

We know there are great candidates who won't fit everything we've described above, or who have important skills we haven't thought of. When in doubt, apply and tell us more in your cover letter.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. This position is expected in the office one day a week and may increase depending on business needs. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
• This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23)
• Classification: Project/Program Manager III

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around August 11, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.