Policy Analyst Sr.

Title: Policy Analyst Sr.

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist ll

Hiring Range: $75,000-$81,485

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Responsible for independently performing analysis of policy, regulations and legislation for a variety of subjects and/or program areas. Actions have agency wide application and operational or service impact. Responsible for drafting policies and procedures and tracking policy updates. Conducts follow up evaluations of studies, policies and various programs to assess impact on policies and procedures. Compiles and reports on statistics related to policies and programs to evaluate implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and associated tools. Develops impact statements that may include budget issues. May serve on committees and boards and appear in hearings and public meetings as an agency representative. May lead efforts for the preparation and publication of studies and statistical reports.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform planning and analytical tasks, providing management with a comprehensive view of operations, conduct analytical research, provide alternative solutions and assessments of long-range impacts of work processes and recommendations.
• Experienced in drafting of operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to research and apply findings to solutions; identify various policy options and potential impact.
• Experience in Microsoft applications; data collection, research, organizational studies and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of state policy development structures, processes and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate meetings.

Additional Considerations

Moderate to highly experienced policy professional with working knowledge of 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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include
relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check
and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion
List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted
without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and
protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation;
gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening
Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date
for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
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