Policy and Planning Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•$115,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a Policy and Planning Coordinator, full-time in Richmond, Virginia. This position supports the Office of the Director. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

Requirements

Documented experience working with Virginia State government; local government; Virginia legislature; and local, state, and federal court systems.
Documented experience working with the Criminal Justice System in Virginia.
Documented experience working with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, State and Local Government conflict of Interest Act, Public Procurement Act, and Administrative Process Act and the United States Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act.
Documented experience working with investigative processes and procedures.
Considerable documented experience developing and editing written materials, including reports and briefing documents.
Documented experience conducting legal analysis.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills and abilities.
Considerable documented experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations.
Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Office of the Governor's and/or Secretary of Public Safety practices and procedures.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, criminal justice, political science, law, or related field.
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is strongly preferred.
Candidates with an advanced degree or substantial experience in legislative, regulatory, legal, or public policy administration will also be given strong consideration.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency’s designated authority for the administration of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and as a central leader in governance, policy development, and legal coordination within the Office of the Director.
Conduct legal research on matters related to regulation, legislation, and other administrative matters as needed, requested, and/or in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General.
Provide critical support as an advisor in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing various documents, including legal documents and MOUs from draft to final copy.
Provide a wide range of support in both day-to-day activities and special projects including reviewing and coordinating subpoena and discovery requests and must handle highly sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Act as a key integrator across agency divisions, ensuring consistency, legal compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic decision-making through effective management of complex, sensitive institutional matters.
Represent the agency’s interests at administrative hearings and proceedings including but not limited to regulatory hearings, administrative hearings, and employee grievance hearings.
Draft analyses, regulations, policies, and legislative documents, and review for legality, accuracy and clarity, and serve as a member of the agency’s Legislative Team.