Job Description
Join Virginia's premier public service team as a Senior Policy Analyst in Virginia Beach. Shape impactful state policies while enjoying competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. We seek dynamic professionals ready to drive meaningful change in public administration.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze complex state policies across healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors
- Develop actionable recommendations for legislative and executive stakeholders
- Collaborate with interagency teams to implement policy initiatives
- Prepare comprehensive reports and data-driven briefings for decision-makers
- Monitor policy implementation outcomes and suggest refinements
- Represent the department in public forums and stakeholder meetings
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in government or public sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Virginia state residency required