Senior Policy Analyst

Title: Senior Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office - Henrico, VA 

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Supports the work of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) and Virginia Works by providing strategic and technical information on best practices in the workforce development field within Virginia and the nation. As directed by the VBWD, the agency and/or the Office of Virginia’s Secretary of Labor, conducts research, analysis and studies to identify, benchmark and validate best practices; collaborates with various partners, sources, and consultants to collect and share information; drafts policies and procedures; makes formal presentations; coordinates and manages projects; prepares reports, briefing papers, and presentations; and reviews existing and proposed legislation and requirements (e.g., state, federal, program, policy and/or grant), analyzes impact, and makes recommendations. Based on the results of the research and analysis, provides leaders information sharing opportunities and technical assistance in critical policy areas that seek to enhance program outreach, engagement and/or completion; customer service delivery; and/or labor market outcomes for learners, jobseekers, employers, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public policy or administration practices and techniques; workforce development programs and systems.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, computer (e.g., Microsoft Office Professional or 365 and statistical analysis), oral and written communication, facilitation, qualitative and/or quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, plan, evaluate, and measure data; provide technical assistance; make formal presentations; compile data and prepare policy documents and technical reports; manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including senior levels of state government; conceptualize and manage research studies; work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams; prioritize and accomplish work; benchmark and identify best practices; and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience managing complex projects with multiple teams working simultaneously on different activities; setting standards, monitoring progress and communicating findings to policy-making audiences; and working with policy issues related to workforce development programs/the public workforce development system. Experience/expertise in at least one relevant area including but not limited to: disability, older populations, veterans, apprenticeship, nontraditional occupations, workforce diversity, reemployment services, and/or unemployment insurance. Familiarity with TEAMS features and functions.

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.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Virginia Works does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: Virginia Works will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

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.