Title: Policy Analyst Senior

State Role Title: Policy & Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: $79,112 - $92503.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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 regulations. 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. May be responsible for preparing legislative action summaries, fiscal impact statements, and potentially attending committee meetings during General Assembly.

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

N/A

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Sonya Dean

Phone: 804-864-7027

Email: sonya.dean@vdh.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.