Legal Compliance & Policy Specialist

Title: Legal Compliance & Policy Specialist

State Role Title: Policy & Planning spec II

Hiring Range: $80,000-$105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Come serve the public as part of a dynamic, collaborative team at the Commonwealth’s IT Agency.

Job Duties

This position will analyze and provide guidance and support regarding contracts, procurement, statutes, FOIA and records, and other compliance and policy matters. This position will support agency success in legislative, budgetary, and regulatory policies and initiatives.

This position is part of the VITA Legal and Legislative Services (LLS) team that: (1) analyzes and handles FOIA, COIA, contractual, procurement, employment, regulatory management, and other policy analysis and compliance; (2) researches, drafts, and reviews required reports to the General Assembly, Governor's Office, and internally; (3) tracks and analyzes legislative changes and develops proposals; (4) supports VITA's public bodies; and (5) participates in review and analysis of VITA business issues and the development and implementation of strategic solutions.

This position will collaborate with other agency business units to facilitate, support, and execute implementation of requirements, recommendations, and business goals, working to ensure agency policies and operations comply with applicable law, satisfy external auditing and oversight, and support customer agencies' compliance with federal and state obligations.

This position will work with external stakeholders, including agency counsel in the Office of the Attorney General, as necessary and appropriate to fulfill the above responsibilities and functions.     

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position will:
• Be a collaborative team player;
• Have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to foster positive relationships while working independently and as part of a team;
• Be adept at using technology;
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diverse backgrounds;
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with advising on applicable law, regulations, policy and best practices;
• Have a commitment to shared success, be self confident, and open to feedback, to both learn from others and continuous growth.

Minimum requirements for this position:
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing and spoken word;
• Experience identifying problems and developing multiple solutions and options in a collaborative, fast-paced environment;
• Ability to draft well written reports, policies, and responses to audit recommendations, and other documents;
• Ability to monitor, coordinate information, and communicate regarding multiple requirements and objectives;
• Working knowledge of legislative and executive structure, operations, processes, and policies at the state level, including the Virginia General Assembly;
• Experience with auditing and oversight within state government, and Virginia's executive branch;
• Working knowledge of information technology, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and privacy laws and policies;

Demonstrated ability to:
• Interpret and evaluate contracts, statutes, regulations, policies, audit reports, and other legal documents;
• Analyze compliance requirements in a wide range of operational and organizational environments;
• Identify and comply with applicable laws and policies, including regarding confidentiality and information security;
• Working knowledge of general laws governing state agencies, such as the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Public Records Act, the State and Local Government Conflicts of Interest Act (COIA), the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive regulatory, compliance or paralegal experience;
• Legal Studies degree;
• Pending admission or Membership in the Virginia State Bar;
• Knowledge, experience or certification related to Human Resources.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements:

Provide a (1) resume and (2) a cover letter or writing sample.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-510-7026

Email: vitahr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.