Director, Internal Policy & Compliance (Hybrid)

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging seeks an Internal Policy Director to lead the Internal Policy Division within HR & Organizational Development. The role provides strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, policy development, and advisory support to the Assistant Commissioner.

The position is based in Nashville and offers a hybrid work model mixing in-office and remote work. Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in public policy or administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in public policy or public administration.
• Fully Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for DDA's Internal Policy Division and ensure responsible operations.
• Oversee the full policy and IOG lifecycle, including research, drafting, legal review coordination, approval routing, publication, and compliance tracking.
• Produce executive level writing and documentation, maintain HR related policies, and prepare employee relations materials.
• Lead and support strategic projects and audit preparation efforts.
• Create and maintain knowledge management resources such as SOPs, process maps, guides, and reference tools.
• Develop presentations, executive briefings, and communications.
• Manage project workflows, stakeholder coordination, and implementation planning.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform decision making.
• Provide executive support by developing programs, solutions, and deliverables with minimal direction across multiple formats, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.

Skills

Policy leadership

Executive writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging seeks an Internal Policy Director to lead the Internal Policy Division within HR & Organizational Development. The role provides strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, policy development, and advisory support to the Assistant Commissioner.

The position is based in Nashville and offers a hybrid work model mixing in-office and remote work. Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in public policy or administration.