Title: Policy Analyst Senior DSPF0041

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Policy Analyst Senior in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will cultivate a data-driven, process improvement culture within the CJIS Division; ensure legislative actions are reviewed, evaluated, and understood by stakeholders; conduct reviews and studies on Agency and CJIS programs, regulations, legislation, policies, criminal justice issues, and public safety systems; conduct research on legislative, administrative code regulations, and other research, analysis, and evaluation for CJIS; provide policy development support and guidance; and lead special projects related to the implementation of various policies and procedural changes prescribed by federal, legislative, or other legal actions for the full range of CJIS programs and programmatic application.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of research techniques and methods.
•Working knowledge of public policy development processes, stakeholders, and structures; of policy analysis, operational planning, operational change management and budgeting; of conducting qualitative analyses; of training principles and practices; and of processes and tools used in project management tracking and delivery.
•Skill in the use of computers and using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; in automated reporting tools to depict data and graphics; and in exercising strong interpersonal skills when facilitating and participating in meetings.
•Demonstrated ability to research and prepare Legislative Action Summaries (LASs); to conduct legislative analysis; to prepare position papers and/or talking points on proposed legislation and develop recommendations; to analyze and interpret policies and procedures and to draft policies, regulations, and other documentation; to develop and use a variety of visual instructional media and tools; to deliver and communicate presentations of technical information clearly and concisely in English; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Agency and external stakeholders; to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams; and to work independently and as a member of a team.
•Prior experience in reviewing criminal justice policy, interpreting and implementing public policy is required.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Considerations

•Experience and training in criminal justice, public or business administration, political science, policy analysis, planning, or a related area is preferred.
•Experience developing and presenting recommendations to management is preferred.
•Experience in providing professional staff support to a government board, commission or committee group 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.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 23, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

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.