Title: Policy Analyst (Community Development and Housing Division)
State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec I
Hiring Range: $55K-$65K
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel
Location: Main Street Centre
Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!
Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development!
Interested in making a significant contribution and impact on your community while building a meaningful career in public service? The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has an opportunity for someone entering the workforce who is eager to grow in the field of public policy and community development as a Policy Analyst.
In this role, you will work alongside the Associate Director of Policy and Compliance, supporting key areas such as program design, compliance, reporting, evaluation, and developing new, innovative housing programs. You will work with a passionate team to create action plans to ensure the program follows federal regulations and supports the effective use of program funding. Your work has the potential to directly influence how resources are allocated to better serve communities.
As a Policy Analyst, you will:
•Assist in policy analysis to identify and address program challenges.
•Make data-driven recommendations that improve program impact and efficiency.
•Help develop funding applications and manage grants.
•Conduct research, design surveys, and monitor program performance.
•Contribute to modernizing and standardizing policies and procedures,
•Create user friendly staff manuals to support program implementation.
If you are passionate about public policy, eager to learn and expand your horizons in community development, DHCD encourages you to apply and grow with us.
Valid driver’s license and occasional travel are required.
The appointment is to a restricted position, funded in part by non-general funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review on an annual basis. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grants and non-general funds.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits/incentives include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Military, and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long Term)
Retirement and Savings plans
Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Telework Eligible Commonwealth of VA Employees ONLY discounts
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Minimum Qualifications
•Knowledge of data collection methods, data management, and data analysis techniques.
•Skilled in reading and interpreting policies, regulations, and procedures.
•Skilled in managing multiple assignments while organizing and prioritizing work.
•Demonstrated ability to identify trends/ discrepancies, analyze problems, develop solutions, articulate findings, and make recommendations, delivering clear and actionable insights.
•Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders in writing and orally.
•Experience in the application of policy analysis, program evaluation, or strategic planning methods.
•Experience with facilitating group meetings with participants of varying capacities and diversity.
•Experience in using a PC and a variety of software to input data and produce graphics, and to create and manipulate electronic databases.
•Experiencing conducting research, synthesize information, and draft comprehensive and accurate reporting.
Additional Considerations
•Knowledge of the state budget and legislative process.
•Knowledge of federal and state housing, homeless services, and community development programs.
•HUD Consolidated Planning experience.
•Experience with grant administration and project management preferred.
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.
Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.
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.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.
Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.
DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.
Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.
Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees, and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.
Alternative Hiring Process:
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.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.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.