Bond Analyst Intern

Summary

The Bond Analyst Intern will learn the fundamentals of administering the County’s bond program, including options for financing key priorities, management of available resources, and work on process improvement for administering county bond proceeds.

The King County Executive Office’s Budget Team is hiring interns to work with several different sections within the office.
Interns will gain a firsthand understanding of the workings of government, get an overview of how projects, policies, and legislation are created and implemented, understand why civic engagement matters, and build an appreciation for the importance of public service. Depending on the assignment, interns may interact with a wide variety of people including staff, elected officials, community members, or program participants.

Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team and take advantage of County training and learning opportunities. Opportunities to engage as an intern cohort, network and connect with leaders across the organization, and participate in outings to various County operations add to the intern experience on the Executive Budget Team.

Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our work.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. The Executive Budget Team is committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

About the Office
Under Executive Zahilay’s leadership, we are building an adaptable, mission driven team. A team that will put ‘boots on the ground,’ prioritize outcome over optics, build coalitions that drive progress, align resources with needs, solve problems with a ‘yes, and’ mindset, and seek and use feedback to grow. These elements will ensure King County is a high performing government that is urgently and transparently delivering services that center those most impacted and improve the lives of residents. To support this vision, the Executive Budget team serves as a resource to the County's departments and agencies in developing and implementing budgets, financial plans, and policies. The Executive Budget Team is committed to becoming an inclusive, collegial, and open organization that models the County's values.

Job Duties

• Research ways for the County to fully utilize the AAA Rating to meet the Executive’s priorities.
• Help craft guidance and process documentation on use of bond proceeds.
• Develop detailed analysis on spending, interest rates and use of funding.
• Support the Interdepartmental Debt Team (IDT), including helping prepare for and attending agency compliance meetings, and early development of the fall bond financing documentation.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• This position is open to graduate students with an interest in public finance or government administration. Students in other programs with relevant interests and skills are also encouraged to apply.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic, ability to get things done, and independent time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to graduate students currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2026 in full-time status at an accredited university/college with coursework in the described areas. Proof of full-time enrollment status may be required.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule will be Monday-Friday. During the school term, the work week will consist of 10-20 hours at the discretion of your supervisor. During summer, the work week will consist of up to 40 hours. These internships are expected to last until mid- to late-August, although the position may begin earlier or end later depending on project and scheduling needs. Interns are expected to work in the office at least three days a week.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Please fully complete the online application, including supplemental questions and include an attached letter of interest and resume.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you submit a complete job application. Please ensure that all required materials, including any supplemental information, are included before you submit. Once submitted, you cannot modify or add additional information in your application. If you accidentally omit a required element, you can apply again with the correct information and attachments.

CONTACT: If you have additional questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brittany Hagen Crosser at brittany.hagencrosser@kingcounty.gov.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants meeting qualifications will be screened based upon clarity, completeness, content, grammar, and punctuation of their application materials. The selection process may also include submission of a writing or work sample, an interview(s), and reference checks.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner is required for this position.