Title: Virginia Management Fellow

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec I

Hiring Range: 52000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt

Agency Website: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Discover Your Next Step in a Career That Makes an Impact

State government isn’t just one workplace - it’s many. From data analytics and science, finance and economics, communications and public affairs, human resources, and more, the Commonwealth offers a vast range of career paths you won’t find in one place, almost anywhere else. Whether you're passionate about solving problems, improving services, supporting communities, or exploring new ideas, there’s a role here that fits your interests and strengths.

The Virginia Management Fellows Program gives recent graduates the chance to explore this variety firsthand through hands-on rotations across three different state agencies, real projects, and professional development that prepares you to step into meaningful full-time roles. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your future has room to grow, this program is a great way to start your career with purpose, flexibility, and room to grow—even if state government wasn’t originally on your radar.


The Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program is hiring a ninth cohort of emerging leaders with a commitment to public service and an interest in full-time employment in state government. The VMF is hiring Fellows for the two-year rotational program beginning June 25, 2026, and ending June 24, 2028. The VMF program is seeking applicants who are diverse in their thoughts, educational backgrounds, experiences, places of residence, cultures, and ethnicities.

The program provides the following growth and development opportunities throughout the two-year experience.

1. Training and Mentorship: The VMF provides formal training programs, workshops, seminars, or mentorship opportunities to help fellows develop their skills and knowledge in their areas of interest.

2. Rotation Assignments: Our Fellows are assigned to three 8-month agency rotations where they can work on specific projects, programs, and research studies, and they can contribute their skills and expertise to advance the goals of the organization.

3. Networking Opportunities: Fellows have opportunities to connect with professionals in their fields and build their professional networks.

4. Professional Development: The VMF also includes opportunities for career development, leadership training, skill-building, and guidance on achieving personal and professional goals.

5. Contribution to the Commonwealth: Our Fellows are expected to make meaningful contributions to the state during their fellowship period, through research, analysis, writing, or other forms of work.

Core competencies expected from Virginia Management Fellows include:

1. Attention to Detail

2. Flexibility

3. Integrity/Honesty

4. Interpersonal Skills

5. Oral communication

6. Reasoning

7. Self-Management

8. Supporting Diversity

Fellows are expected to apply for positions within state government for which they qualify to ensure the continuation of their state government service at the end of the two-year Fellowship.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution. To be eligible for the VMF Program, applicants must have graduated on or after November 2024 or demonstrate proof of a May 2026 graduation date.

Relevant fields of study may include:

Business Administration
Finance/Economics, Business Administration, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Management/Leadership, Human Resources, or closely related fields.

Communications
Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or closely related fields.

Data and Analytics
Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or closely related fields.

Public Administration
Public Policy, Public Affairs, or closely related fields.

2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare thorough written reports and deliver effective presentations.

3. Highly organized with strict adherence to deadlines.

4. Able to think proactively about tasks and take initiative.

5. Proficiency in using software to prepare communication, reports, presentations, analyses, and other products through Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other software products.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities must be able to think critically and solve complex problems.

7. Demonstrated initiative in conducting comprehensive research, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data to support various research topics.

8. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

9. Adaptability and willingness to rotate through different agencies and roles. Rotations may not be directly related to degree majors.

Additional Considerations

The Virginia Management Fellows program is a commitment to a full-time position (40 hours per week) during the two-year fellowship.  Fellows will also engage in ongoing professional development activities in addition to their agency rotation work throughout the program.

All Fellows are expected to commute to their respective assigned rotation agencies. While there may be a possibility for a hybrid telework schedule during some rotations, it will greatly depend upon the rotation agency to which Fellows are assigned.

Current Commonwealth of Virginia Employees are welcome to apply.

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

Note: This application closes at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on March 25, 2026.
• Resume required.
• Submission of an unofficial transcript, official transcript, other proof of degree, or proof of an expected May 2026 graduation is required.

• This position does not provide sponsorship for visas or other authorization required to work in the United States.
  • The VMF is an equal opportunity program that values diversity. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
  • Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please call (804) 225-2131.
  Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process
  
  • For questions about the application process, requirements or VMF Program, please contact vmf@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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
  
  • All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
  
  

Contact Information

Name: Jasmine Walker

Phone: 804-366-0422

Email: jasmine.walker@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.