Title: Junior Budget and Policy Analyst #00069, #00070, #00076

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $60,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Planning and Budget

Location: Dept of Planning Budget

Agency Website: https://dpb.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) advises the Governor, Governor’s staff, and cabinet secretaries on fiscal, policy, and programmatic issues. In addition, DPB analysts work closely with state agencies to ensure program spending remains within available resources and abides by relevant laws. DPB provides the General Assembly with an objective assessment of the potential fiscal impact of legislation being considered in each session.

DPB is seeking dynamic individuals to join our team as junior level budget and policy analysts. These individuals will work in one of DPB’s budget divisions where they will become a subject matter expert on assigned state agencies. Initially, the new analysts will be paired with a mentor to assist them in gaining knowledge and experience. In time, the analysts will be expected to work independently while contributing to the division and agency. Accordingly, successful candidates must be able to work well within a team centered environment while being self reliant.

Job duties will include reviewing and making recommendations on budget and policy issues, conducting detailed short- and long-range budget analysis, communicating through both oral and written means, developing a thorough knowledge of state government operations, and working with assigned agencies to collect and disseminate information. The successful candidate will develop the skills and knowledge to progress toward gaining independent agency assignments with minimal oversight. The position is intended to provide candidates 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.

Successful candidates will be able to develop in-depth analysis and provide rapid responses when necessary. They also must be able to multi-task effectively and be comfortable making recommendations with limited information.

Successful candidates must possess the following:
• Professional level training or experience in public administration, business administration, or state government operations.
• Understanding of the principles of planning, budgeting, policy analysis, and/or financial management.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at various levels of an organization both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of the ability to perform in-depth analysis and communicate creative recommendations.
• Evidence of the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines.
• Evidence of the ability to prepare and present analysis using automated software such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar software.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to:
• Develop and review budget and policy information and formulating recommendations.
• Assist with developing and reviewing budget and policy information.
• Conduct detailed short- and long-range budget analysis, organizing strategic planning and related performance information.
• Review legislation for fiscal and policy impact, conducting special studies and program evaluation, and communicating findings and recommendations.

Knowledge of: Principles of planning, budgeting, policy analysis, and financial management; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Additional Considerations

Professional level training and experience in public administration, business administration, program evaluation, research methods, planning, or government.

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.

Applicants selected for an interview may be given a topic about which they will be asked to complete a work sample demonstrating their writing, analytical, and communication skills, and they should expect probing questions regarding their work sample during the interview.

To be considered for this position, applicants 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 the position.

The Virginia Department of Planning and Budget offers telework options to its employees to address work life balance issues. 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 such as inclement weather or health concerns. Typically, non-supervisory staff at the department telework up to two days per week. All telework schedules must comply with state policy, which can be found at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/hrpolicy/policy-1-61-teleworking.pdf.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-338-9034

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.