Title: Junior Analyst (00120)

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $59,000

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) advises the Governor, the Governor’s staff, and cabinet secretaries on fiscal, policy, program, and legislative issues involving Virginia state agencies.

DPB is looking for entry-level analysts in its Administrative Services and Program Evaluation divisions. Duties may include: 1) budgeting and expenditure analysis and forecasting; 2) account reconciliation; 3) development and implementation of information technology policies; 4) development of the agency strategic plan; 5) records management; 6) program evaluation; 7) development of recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agency programs; and 8) report writing. The position also supports other administrative efforts related to the on-going operations of the agency.

The successful candidates will develop the skills and knowledge base to progress toward independently working on financial, policy, and information technology issues. The new analyst will receive mentoring to gain 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.

The successful candidate will be able to think critically and effectively communicate issues, both orally and in writing. The successful candidate must also be able to multi-task effectively. 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 and to continue advancing as these skills become more developed and refined. The successful candidate may also participate in agency-wide initiatives and task forces as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Professional level training and experience in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, planning, or government. 
• Understanding of the principles of finance, budgeting, program evaluation, and/or policy analysis.
• Experience with automated software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to prepare and present analyses.
• General knowledge of records management.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with individuals both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under deadlines.

Additional Considerations

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.

Interviewed applicants may be given a work sample to complete as part of 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 an interview.

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(Please note: You must apply through the website of the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management – www.dhrm.virginia.gov)

DPB offers telework options to its employees. The amount of and schedule for telework offered to employees varies depending upon the needs of our customers (Governor’s office and Cabinet, state agencies, and General Assembly) and the amount of time that staff may need to be at the physical workspace to address these needs, and other external factors. Typically, non-supervisory staff at the department telework two days per week. All telework schedules must comply with state policy, which can be found at: pol1_61.pdf (virginia.gov).

Contact Information

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-292-6453

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 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.