Technology Policy Analyst - Joint Commission on Technology and Science

Title: Technology Policy Analyst - Joint Commission on Technology and Science

State Role Title: Technology Policy Analyst - Joint Commission on Technology and Science

Hiring Range: Up to $115,000 based on experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Joint Commission on Technology and Science

Location:General Assembly Bldg

Agency Website:https://dls.virginia.gov/commissions/jcots/jcots.htm

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Technology Policy Analyst is a multidisciplinary position responsible for conducting research and coordinating advocacy and engagement to support the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS). The Technology Policy Analyst will work closely with the JCOTS Executive Director and act as a resource to the Commission and its subcommittees by producing interim reports, graphs, and tables. The incumbent will support the development and adoption of statewide technology recommendations as needed.

The Technology Policy Analyst will be responsible for:
• Synthesizing information from secondary sources (e.g., other states' research, journals) and writing reports.
• Developing actionable recommendations for the JCOTS members' consideration.
• Supporting legislative members and Division of Legislative Services staff in drafting
legislation and budget language to enact recommendations.
• Representing the agency before legislative audiences and other stakeholders.
• Engaging with stakeholders in a variety of settings including in-person site visits,
workgroups, and interviews.

Successful candidates will have the following characteristics:
• A Bachelor's or advanced degree (preferred) and a minimum of three years of relevant employment experience.
• Substantive understanding and desire to research emerging issues in science and technology.
• Proven ability to distill complex concepts related to science and technology into lay language in both written and oral form.
• Extensive experience preparing written reports, charts, and graphs suitable for varied audiences.
• Strong and effective inter-personal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders, partners, and staff.
• Ability to independently perform most assignments with instructions on global objectives and general results expected; ability to multi-task by working on projects while still undertaking day-to-day operations.

Additional Considerations

The JCOTS conducts robust, independent, and nonpartisan public policy research to help guide the Commission's agenda and to make policy recommendations that inform legislators' policy decisions.

Benefits
The salary range for this is up to $115,000, based on experience. JCOTS's staff are to be located in or near Richmond, Virginia. Employees will be offered a flexible, hybrid, work environment. Employment with the Commonwealth of Virginia comes with an excellent benefit package that includes generous and affordable health and life insurance, annual /personal / sick leave plus 12 paid holidays, and a retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings and employer matching.

The JCOTS is committed to pursuing increased workforce diversity and ensuring an inclusive
work environment.

Special Instructions

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants should email jkuhn@jcots.virginia.gov
with (1) a cover letter; (2) a résumé; (3) the name, title, and contact information of three references.

Include "Job Application" in the subject line of the email.
Applications will be reviewed until November 1, 2024.

*Please note this position is being posted on behalf of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science. This is not a DLS position.*

Contact Information

Name:Jodi Kuhn

Email:jkuhn@jcots.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.