Regulatory Analyst

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Regulatory Analyst to join the Governor's Office in Richmond, VA. This full-time, in-person role focuses on tracking regulatory actions, analyzing proposed regulations, and drafting policy memos to support the Governor's agenda.

The successful candidate will report to the Regulatory Director, collaborate with policy teams, and monitor statewide and federal developments, ensuring clear communication and timely recommendations across agencies.

Qualifications

• At least 2–4 years of relevant experience in public policy, government, law, advocacy, or related field.
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and editing abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to build consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to translate complex issues clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate judgment, professionalism, and discretion with sensitive matters.
• Eagerness to learn about Virginia’s regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor regulatory actions from across state agencies.
• Review and analyze proposed regulations for readability and public welfare impact.
• Prepare policy memos summarizing actions and recommending options.
• Facilitate communications between the Governor’s Office, secretariats, and state agencies.
• Review legislation to assess regulatory impact.
• Conduct research on regulatory, policy, and legislative topics.
• Monitor state and federal regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with secretariats, agencies, and Governor’s teams to build relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve the regulatory review process.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal collaboration

Job description

Title: Regulatory Analyst

Hiring Range: $60,000 to $70,000 - Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Office of the Governor

Location:Patrick Henry Building

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Governor Abigail Spanberger is seeking an organized, driven, collaborative, and hard-working team player to serve as the Regulatory Analyst in the Office of the Governor. This position offers a unique opportunity to help advance implementation of the Governor’s policy agenda and improve the well-being and safety of Virginians through regulatory oversight.

The Regulatory Analyst will report directly to the Regulatory Director and will work closely with the Governor’s policy and legislative teams. This is a full-time, in-person, appointee position based in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

• Track and monitor regulatory actions from across state agencies.
• Review and analyze proposed regulations for readability, best interest of public welfare, and alignment with the Governor’s priorities.
• Prepare policy memos summarizing regulatory actions and making thoughtful recommendations for action on regulations.
• Help facilitate communications between the Governor’s Office, secretariats, and state agencies on regulatory actions.
• Review proposed and recently passed legislation to assess impact on regulations.
• Conduct research on relevant regulatory, policy, and legislative topics.
• Monitor state and federal regulatory, policy, and legislative developments.
• Collaborate and build relationships with secretariats, state agencies, and members of the Governor’s legislative, communications, and constituent services teams.
• Identify opportunities for regulatory review process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government, law, advocacy, or related field.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to build consensus.
• Strong communications skills, including an ability to effectively translate complex issues into clear and concise information, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate judgement, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Eagerness to learn about the regulatory process in Virginia and different policy topic areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in federal or state government.
• Experience analyzing laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with Virginia state government and the Virginia regulatory process.

Special Instructions

This is an At-Will position appointed by the Governor of Virginia. Selected candidate will need to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

The Governor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Office of the Governor are dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.

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.