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- 5108682
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Office of the Governor
- Administrative Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Aug 17 2026 - 17:00 EDT
- Office of the Governor
Title: Policy Analyst - Public Safety
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $60,000-70,000/year, commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Office of the Governor
Location: Governor's Office
Agency Website: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of Governor Abigail Spanberger is seeking an organized, driven, collaborative, and hard-working team player to serve as a Policy Analyst. This position offers a unique opportunity to help advance the Governor’s policy agenda and support initiatives that improve the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth. The Policy Analyst will manage a portfolio of issues including, but not limited to, public safety, criminal justice reform, and elections.
- Engage, meet, and build relationships with stakeholders, subject matter experts, advocacy organizations, and legislators to gather input and build productive working relationships.
- Prepare policy memos, reports, and other briefing materials for senior leadership and the Governor.
- Conduct policy research and analysis on assigned issue areas.
- Monitor state and federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in real-time relevant to assigned issue areas.
- Review and analyze proposed agency regulations and provide recommendations on regulatory design, execution, and impact to support effective policy and program implementation.
- Collaborate with secretariats, state agencies, and members of the Governor’s legislative, communications, and constituent services teams.
- Prepare and review materials for press events, announcements, and meetings.
- Track progress of the Administration’s policy goals and identify opportunities to improve outcomes and implementation.
- Translate complex policy issues into clear, concise, and actionable talking points, recommendations, and materials for external and internal audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in public policy development, analysis, research, or government advocacy.
- Strong analytical, research, writing and editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, diverse communities, and external stakeholders to build consensus.
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize and delegate work products to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate judgement, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.
Additional Considerations
- Experience working in local, state, or federal government, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Virginia state government, the legislative process, and state budgeting practices
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.
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.
This is an At-Will position appointed by the Governor of Virginia. Selected applicants will need to successfully pass a criminal background check. This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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
Contact Information
Name: Office of the Governor
Phone: 804-786-2211
Email: policy75@governor.virginia.gov
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.
- 5108682
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Office of the Governor
- Administrative Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Aug 17 2026 - 17:00 EDT
- Office of the Governor
Title: Policy Analyst - Public Safety
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $60,000-70,000/year, commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Office of the Governor
Location: Governor's Office
Agency Website: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Office of Governor Abigail Spanberger is seeking an organized, driven, collaborative, and hard-working team player to serve as a Policy Analyst. This position offers a unique opportunity to help advance the Governor’s policy agenda and support initiatives that improve the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth. The Policy Analyst will manage a portfolio of issues including, but not limited to, public safety, criminal justice reform, and elections.
- Engage, meet, and build relationships with stakeholders, subject matter experts, advocacy organizations, and legislators to gather input and build productive working relationships.
- Prepare policy memos, reports, and other briefing materials for senior leadership and the Governor.
- Conduct policy research and analysis on assigned issue areas.
- Monitor state and federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in real-time relevant to assigned issue areas.
- Review and analyze proposed agency regulations and provide recommendations on regulatory design, execution, and impact to support effective policy and program implementation.
- Collaborate with secretariats, state agencies, and members of the Governor’s legislative, communications, and constituent services teams.
- Prepare and review materials for press events, announcements, and meetings.
- Track progress of the Administration’s policy goals and identify opportunities to improve outcomes and implementation.
- Translate complex policy issues into clear, concise, and actionable talking points, recommendations, and materials for external and internal audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in public policy development, analysis, research, or government advocacy.
- Strong analytical, research, writing and editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, diverse communities, and external stakeholders to build consensus.
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize and delegate work products to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate judgement, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.
Additional Considerations
- Experience working in local, state, or federal government, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Virginia state government, the legislative process, and state budgeting practices
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.
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.
This is an At-Will position appointed by the Governor of Virginia. Selected applicants will need to successfully pass a criminal background check. This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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
Contact Information
Name: Office of the Governor
Phone: 804-786-2211
Email: policy75@governor.virginia.gov
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public policy manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field
- Experience developing and advancing policy positions with government agencies or legislative bodies
- Strong written communication skills including policy briefs, regulatory comments, and white papers
- Ability to build and manage relationships with elected officials, regulators, and external coalitions
- Familiarity with federal or state regulatory processes, rulemaking, and compliance frameworks
- Experience monitoring legislation and translating policy developments into organizational strategy
Tips for Your Public Policy Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the sector
Government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits each use different language for the same work. Mirror the policy vocabulary from each job posting in your resume, whether that's 'regulatory affairs,' 'government relations,' or 'public affairs,' so hiring managers recognize your fit immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public policy manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your legislative or regulatory wins
Policy resumes often read as activity logs rather than impact records. Wherever you can, name the bill, rule, or initiative you shaped, describe what changed because of your work, and note the scope, such as a statewide regulation or a federal comment period you led.
Target your portfolio of writing samples
Most policy manager interviews involve a writing or memo exercise. Come with three to four samples ready: a policy brief, a regulatory comment, and an internal stakeholder memo. Choose samples that match the policy domain listed in the job description, not just your strongest general pieces.
Prepare for the stakeholder scenario question
Interviewers routinely ask how you'd manage conflicting interests from legislators, executives, and community groups simultaneously. Prepare two concrete examples where you navigated competing demands and reached a workable outcome, keeping the policy goal intact.
Negotiate using scope, not just compensation
Public policy manager offers at mission-driven organizations often have compressed salary bands. If compensation is limited, negotiate for portfolio ownership, direct access to senior leadership, or a defined path to a senior policy role within a set timeframe.
Public Policy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public policy managers?
The companies hiring the most public policy managers right now include Amazon, Google, and Lyft, with the largest share of openings in District of Columbia, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Technology companies, healthcare systems, and large nonprofits have been among the most consistent hirers of this role in recent years.
How many public policy manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of public policy manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though many roles tied to active lobbying or government relations work require proximity to Washington D.C. or a state capital. Roles focused on policy research, regulatory analysis, and internal compliance tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a public policy manager?
Most public policy managers start with a degree in public policy, political science, law, or economics, then build experience through roles in government, advocacy, or regulatory affairs. Moving into a manager-level position typically requires demonstrating that you've shaped a policy outcome end to end, not just supported one. Building a network among legislative staff, agency officials, and industry coalitions accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get a public policy manager job with little experience?
Breaking into a public policy manager role with limited experience is possible if you can show relevant exposure through internships, legislative fellowships, or policy-focused graduate programs. Employers weight demonstrated writing ability, familiarity with a specific policy domain, and relationships with government stakeholders more heavily than years on a resume. Targeting smaller advocacy organizations or think tanks is often an effective entry point before moving to larger institutions.
What does the public policy manager interview process look like?
Public policy manager interviews typically move through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your policy background and stakeholder experience, and then a panel interview with cross-functional colleagues such as legal, communications, or government affairs teams. Many organizations include a written exercise, often a policy memo or briefing document responding to a current issue relevant to their work. Final-round conversations usually test how you'd represent the organization's position under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to public policy manager jobs?
You can find and apply to public policy manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and policy focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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