Director of Policy & Planning

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Office of Commissioner as the Director of Policy & Planning. This role serves as a senior leader responsible for the agency’s internal operations and external legislative strategy.

Requirements

• Considerable experience with administrative functions, including strategic planning and performance management, in large complex governmental organizations with regard to programmatic issues
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex assignments and priorities within short time frames, and implement and monitor large scale/time sensitive projects
• Demonstrated decision making skills with ability to analyze data, problems and situations and make critical policy and program decisions
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policies and procedures and knowledge of health regulatory issues
• Experience with state level legislative and regulatory procedures, Virginia experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of public administration/management, programs and policies; operation of state government; research and statistical methods and their application; agency services and delivery techniques
• Experience managing professional staff and projects and communicating effectively in writing and verbally
• Experience in conducting independent research

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a large, complex agency
• Experience interacting with a variety of public and advocacy groups and officials

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: Oversees the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Policy & Legislation: Advises executive leadership on policy, manages the agency’s legislative agenda, and monitors public health trends.
• Strategic Planning: Leads agency-wide strategic planning, accreditation, and quality improvement efforts to ensure state compliance.
• Liaison & Advocacy: Acts as the primary link between the agency, the General Assembly, and the Governor’s Office.
• Performance Metrics: Develops and monitors organizational metrics to ensure agency goals are accurate and transparent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees