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City of Redmond, WA

Legislative Coordinator

Redmond, WA · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Regular, Full-time Job Number: 2600074 Department: Executive Opening Date: 07/09/2026 Closing Date ... drafting, and email oversight. * Conduct research and policy analysis to support Council ...

State of New Hampshire

ATTORNEY IV - HQ

Concord, NH · On-site

$37.22 - $51.07/hr

The State of New Hampshire, Liquor Commission has a full-time vacancy for an Attorney IV. Summary ... legislative drafting, advocacy, and strategy development to advance agency objectives. Acts as a ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Congressional Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Strong knowledge of the legislative process, congressional procedures, and defense policy ... Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with experience drafting reports and ...

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How much do full time legislative drafting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time legislative drafting in the United States is $64,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Legislative Drafting vs Full Time Policy Analyst?

AspectFull Time Legislative DraftingFull Time Policy Analyst
Primary RoleDrafts and revises legislation and legal documentsResearches, analyzes, and develops policy recommendations
Required SkillsLegal writing, understanding of legislative processes, attention to detailResearch skills, data analysis, policy formulation
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, legislative bodies, legal departmentsGovernment agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups
CertificationsLegal background or law degree often preferredDegree in public policy, political science, or related fields

While both roles work within government and policy sectors, Full Time Legislative Drafting focuses on creating precise legal documents and legislation, requiring legal expertise. In contrast, Full Time Policy Analysts analyze and develop policies, often using research and data, with less emphasis on legal drafting. Both careers are essential in shaping public policy but serve different functions within the legislative process.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Legislative Drafting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,183 per year, or $30.9 per hour.
Legislative Affairs Analyst

Legislative Affairs Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis

Arlington, VA

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. 

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. 

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of War (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively.Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. 

We have a future need for a Legislative Affairs Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. 

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition (ASW(A)). The analyst will monitor the status of and review congressional products including Defense-related legislation, committee reports, and hearing materials, and assess impacts on all programs in the ASW(A) portfolio. The analyst will also draft and coordinate responses to congressional requests for information, prepare congressional testimony for OUSW(A&S) leadership, support the annual rollout of the President's Budget, and prepare Statements of Administration Policy, impact statements, and appeals. 

Qualifications

Required: 

  • 10+ years of experience 
  • Bachelor's Degree 
  • Major staff experience (OUSW(A&S) preferred) 
  • Experience supporting senior DoW Leadership 
  • Experience in legislative affairs or in congressional staff
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired: 

  • Master's Degree 
Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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