Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Title: Junior Regulatory Analyst

Hiring Range: $55,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Planning and Budget

Location: Dept of Planning Budget

Agency Website: www.dpb.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) is seeking an entry level analyst. The position will work with senior DPB staff to assist the Governor's Office, the Governor’s cabinet, and other state agencies when reviewing changes to regulations and related policies. In addition, the position may conduct additional analysis, review legislation for fiscal impact, and participate in special studies and other assignments as needed.

The successful candidate will develop the skills and knowledge base to progress toward gaining independent assignments. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to develop a thorough knowledge of assigned issues and perform analytical and special reviews involving regulatory, policy, and/or legislative/fiscal issues. The new analyst will be paired with mentors to assist in gaining knowledge and experience that will be needed ultimately to work independently in this role. Accordingly, the new analyst must work well within a team-centered environment while being self-reliant.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to think critically and effectively communicate creative recommendations, both orally and in writing. Moreover, the candidate also will be able to conduct in-depth analysis and provide rapid responses when necessary. The successful candidate also must be able to multi-task effectively and be comfortable making recommendations with limited information. The position is intended to provide the candidate with the opportunity to advance in the agency upon satisfactorily demonstrating the above knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The successful candidate must possess the following:

•Undergraduate degree in public policy, political science, public administration, government, finance, business administration, or related field; or, an equivalent combination of professional level training and experience in policy analysis, evaluation, public administration, business administration, program evaluation, research methods, or government.

•Understanding of the principles of evaluation and policy analysis.

•Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels of a complex organization both orally and in writing.

•Evidence of the ability to conduct research, analyze and evaluate information, identify problems, generate recommendations, and appropriately document conclusions.

•Evidence of the ability to use automated software to prepare and present analysis such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar software; and

•Evidence of the ability to work independently and handle multiple complex assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additionally, the following characteristics are preferred:

•Advanced degree such as a master’s degree, law degree, or Ph.D. in a related field and experience preparing or reviewing regulations and performing policy research and analysis at either the federal or state level is preferred.

•Understanding of the principles of regulatory development and/or legal analysis.

•Evidence of the ability to use additional analytical, statistical, database, and/or presentation software applications.

•Short- and long-term project management experience.

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.

Applicants selected for an interview may be given a topic about which they will be asked to create a work sample demonstrating their analytical and communication skills as part of the interview process. If utilized as part of the interview process, candidates should expect probing questions from panel members regarding the work sample during the interview process.

To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a completed application, along with a resume and a cover letter. Failure to submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter will result in an applicant not being considered for the position.

Application information can be found at:

https://dpb.virginia.gov/about/employment.cfm

Contact Information:

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-371-0750

Email: marjorie.mcgregor@dhrm.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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