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Legislative Analyst

Virginia Community College System

$40.00 - $45.00 / hr

United States, Virginia, Richmond

Dec 12, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	Legislative Analyst
Role Title	Policy Planning Spcialst II
Role Code	19132-SW
FLSA	Nonexempt
Pay Band	05
Position Number	261W0136
Agency	VCCS-System Office
Division	System Office (Div)
Work Location	Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range	$40 - $45 hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	Maximum 29 hours per week. This position also performs work on evenings, weekends and outside of normal business hours outside of the office environment or location. The position will be directed to meet at a work or other location onsite as designated by supervisor.
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow. The Legislative Analyst plans and implements a program of comprehensive analytical communications that assists the Associate Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations in recommending, and responding to, policies, procedures, legislation and regulations at both the state and national governmental level, in both agencies and in applicable legislative bodies. This position works with the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Chancellor's Cabinet, college legislative officers and presidents in gathering and presenting legislative information that allows Virginia's Community Colleges to take advantage of legislative environment and opportunities. The position also interacts as necessary or directed with other agencies, including the State Council for Higher Education, and staff members of Virginia's legislative bodies both at the state and national level. The position is responsible for independently seeking out information on legislation proposed at the state level, determining if it impacts Virginia's Community Colleges, and analyzing and tracking legislation, maintaining committee calendars and bill lists, and doing research as necessary to enhance the agency's understanding of legislative and policy proposals. The position will present results of legislative tracking as frequently as necessary. The position is also responsible for assisting the Associate Vice Chancellor in developing an expanded program of federal legislative tracking.
Special Assignments	May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications	Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental relations. Ability to analyze and synthesize complex pieces of legislation and summarize them in succinct issue briefs. Extensive knowledge of the VCCS and higher education to include state policies and procedures, instructional practices of higher education and resource allocation and resource management of large scale enterprises. Extensive experience in state government legislative processes and familiarity with state governmental resources such as the Legislative Information System and Lobbyist-In-a-Box. Experience and familiarity with legislative tracking software and systems at both the state and federal levels.
Additional Considerations	Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in government, management or other relevant fields. Considerable experience in identifying, tracking, and analyzing legislation related to higher education agencies is required. Excellent writing, communication, research and analytical skills are required. A master's degree in a related field is preferred. Historical knowledge of VCCS and its role in state higher education and state government is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	This position also performs work on evenings, weekends and outside of normal business hours outside of the office environment or location. The position will be directed to meet at a work or other location onsite as designated by supervisor.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	WGE_2911P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	12/11/2025
Job Close Date	01/05/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Agency Website	https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name	Patsy Rose
Email	prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number	8048194938
Special Instructions to Applicants	In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement	VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91314