Top 49 Government policy advisor Jobs in Richmond Va

Executive Director of Government Relations
Dept of Ed Central Operations —Richmond, VA
- $130,000 - $158,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
5d
Military Medics and Corpsmen Program Coordinator
Dept of Veterans Services —Richmond, VA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
8d
Strategic People Partner
Stratus Team LLC —Richmond, VA
- $138,000 - $142,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Business
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Quality System Specialist
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $83,300 - $138,800 a year
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
Associate Dean of Extension/Associate Extension Administrator
Virginia State University —Chesterfield, VA
- Up to $160,000 a year
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management
Deloitte —Richmond, VA
- $93,000 - $171,300 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
9d
Senior Field Trainer - Waterworks
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC —Richmond, VA
- $6,858.34 - $10,975.00 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Sales
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
12d
Customer Success Manager — Federal Civilian
Exiger —Richmond, VA
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Project Execution Manager
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $84,800 - $141,300 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Mid-level
2d
Science & Medicine Advisor
American Heart Association —Richmond, VA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
10d
Corporate Governance Specialist (Paralegal)
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $78,800 - $131,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Project management
- Travel
9d
Specialist Lead, Procurement and Category Management (Subcontracts)
Deloitte —Richmond, VA
- $84,300 - $155,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
1d
Senior Director, Payroll
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $141,800 - $236,300 a year
- 11+ years
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College —Henrico County, VA
- $129,000 - $139,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Office
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Manager, Risk Advisor
Information Technology Senior Management Forum —Richmond, VA
- $138,100 - $173,400 a year
- Email
- Military
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
2d
Sales Vice President, Strategic Relationship Management - Client Relationship Executive - Airforce
Deloitte —Richmond, VA
- $186,500 - $311,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Mentoring
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $157,500 - $262,500 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
Lead Information Security Engineer - Governance & Risk (GRC)
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC —Richmond, VA
- $8,470.59 - $14,834.37 a month
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
1d
Director Contact Center and Telephony Technologies
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $159,800 - $266,300 a year
- HIPAA
- Home Health
- Scripting
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
Lead Counsel – Technology
McKesson —Richmond, VA
- $156,800 - $261,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- HIPAA
- Travel

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Executive Director of Government Relations

Dept of Ed Central Operations
Richmond, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $158,000 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Public policy development
Bill drafting
Coalition building
Legislative impact assessment
Collaborating with government agencies
Collaboration with board members
School legal knowledge
Government relations (public relations strategies)
Legislative regulatory analysis
Developing legislative strategies
Policy & process development
Education policy
Budget planning
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
School district office leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional team management
General management
Policy Development
Board relations
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership
Policy impact analysis

Full Job Description

5108216

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Dept of Ed Central Operations

Educational and Media Services

Full-Time (Salaried)

Closing at: Aug 10 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Dept of Ed Central Operations

Title: Executive Director of Government Relations

State Role Title: Policy Planning Manager II

Hiring Range: $130,000 - $158,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: RICHMOND

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Executive Director of Government Relations responsible for designing, directing, and implementing the legislative, regulatory, and public policy agendas for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Serving as a principal strategic advisor to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and senior leadership of the Agency, this Executive Director is the primary agency liaison to the General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, the Secretary of Education, and the State Board of Education.

The Executive Director of Government Relations would be responsible for the following duties:

Partner with Agency leaders to conceptualize, draft and champion forward-thinking legislative proposals to advance the Administration’s strategic vision.
Lead the agency’s comprehensive review, real-time tracking, and rigorous analysis of all early childhood and K-12 education legislation introduced during the General Assembly session.
Serve as the primary VDOE liaison with members of the General Assembly. Provide technical assistance, communicate final Agency positions and negotiate amendments with legislators.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with lawmakers, legislative staff, the Office of the Governor and Secretary of Education, various education associations and other advocacy groups in order to advance Administration priorities.
Support the implementation of new legislative requirements with departments throughout the Agency.
Provide executive oversight to the staff and Director supporting the State Board of Education.
Supervise the development of informal and formal guidance documents, policy memos, and interpretation materials to help local school divisions implement state and federal laws and regulations effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia Legislative and Regulatory Processes, of the General Assembly session, legislative seasons, bill tracking, and budget development.
Demonstrated knowledge of Education Policy and Governance
Comprehensive knowledge of early childhood and K-12 education policy, state federal regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of State Agency and Board Operations, of how the VDOE interfaces with the Governor’s Office, the Secretary of Education, and the State Board of Education.
Proven ability to provide technical assistance to policy makers, champion policy changes as needed, negotiate complex legislative text with lawmakers and staff, and maintain strong working relationships across political and organizational lines.
Skill in deploying rapid-response processes to review, track, and analyze complex bills, including projecting their fiscal and operational impacts on the agency and Virginia school divisions.
High-level written and verbal communication skills needed to draft legislative proposals, bill analyses, deliver technical testimony, and advise senior executives and Board leadership.
Strong management skills to direct a diverse team of policy analysts, regulatory coordinators, and program specialists, while fostering collaboration throughout the Agency.
Ability to navigate highly sensitive political environments and build cross-functional coalitions with diverse education associations, advocacy groups, and state officials.
Ability to manage a demanding workload, particularly during the legislative session, adapt to rapid changes, and meet urgent timelines during the General Assembly session.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Education Policy, Public Administration, Law, Communications, or a closely related field.
Master’s degree (MPA, MPP, M.Ed. in Policy) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Previous experience directly leading and managing professional teams (analysts, coordinators, or directors) and administering state-level programs.

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.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

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.

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government policy advisor jobs in richmond va

Executive Director of Government Relations

Military Medics and Corpsmen Program Coordinator

Strategic People Partner

Quality System Specialist

Associate Dean of Extension/Associate Extension Administrator

Specialist Manager, Procurement and Category Management

Senior Field Trainer - Waterworks

Customer Success Manager — Federal Civilian

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