Regulatory Affairs Analyst Jobs in Virginia
Regulatory affairs analyst jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the defense, federal contracting, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level to senior specialist. The largest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where established employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Freddie Mac maintain significant compliance and regulatory operations. The most in-demand specialties in the state include FDA regulatory submissions, federal compliance and government contracting regulations, and quality management systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Specialist, Regulatory Affairs
Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)
Reports To: Director, Regulatory Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
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Position Summary:
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist works closely with the Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs to manage and advise on emerging regulatory policy issues impacting the nation’s health centers. In this role, the Program Specialist is responsible for managing policy resource development and communication with NACHC members and health center stakeholders. This position has the opportunity to work on a broad range of federal policy issues.
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Key Responsibilities:
1) Provides administrative and program management support to the regulatory affairs team.
- Manages regulatory affairs inbox and responds to member inquiries.
- Responsible for compiling and organizing weekly newsletters.
- Draft email communications to support the regulatory affairs team’s projects and events.
- Updates regulatory affairs online platforms webpages and online communities.
- Oversee logistics and coordination for the regulatory affairs team’s webinars, presentations, and support NACHC conference sessions.
- Support comment letter drafting through collating research.
2) Develop resources like issue briefs, factsheets, and blogs to educate health centers, PCAs, and HCCNs.
3) Track federal regulations and emerging federal policy issues.
- Familiar with policy research platforms.
- Track announcements from HHS and other relevant agencies.
- Track 340B and health center program related policy changes.
4) Manage coordination and collaboration with primary care associations on emerging regulatory policy.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field.
- At least 23 years of professional experience.
- Familiar with health policy and healthcare access.
- Familiar with policy research and analysis.
- Superior multitasking skills.
- Superior organizational skills.
- 1015% of travel per year to NACHC conferences and events.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Experience creating and delivering substantive presentations.
- Comfortable with public speaking virtually and in person
- Work is performed in a typical office environment.
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Why Join NACHC?
At NACHC, you’ll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organization.
Salary: $63,000 - $75,000
About National Association Of Community Health Centers Inc
Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading voice for America’s Health Centers and the people and communities they serve. NACHC works to promote the provision of high-quality, affordable, community-based health care to everyone, particularly to underserved populationsSee All 7 Regulatory Affairs Analyst Jobs in Virginia
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Regulatory Affairs Analyst Job Market in Virginia
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs analyst jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related technical field required
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions or federal compliance frameworks strongly preferred
- Knowledge of 21 CFR, ISO 13485, or government contracting regulations for the Virginia market
- Familiarity with federal agency requirements given Virginia's proximity to Washington DC
- Proficiency in regulatory documentation, quality management systems, and submission software
- Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory filings and compliance reports
Regulatory Affairs Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory affairs analyst in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers require a bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field as the baseline qualification. Virginia does not issue a state license specific to regulatory affairs, but many employers and candidates pursue the Regulatory Affairs Certification credential through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, which is widely recognized across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and federal contracting employers concentrated in Northern Virginia and the Richmond corridor.
Which companies hire regulatory affairs analysts in Virginia?
Virginia regulatory affairs analyst roles are posted by McKesson, Capital One, and Venesco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors and life sciences companies in Northern Virginia and the Richmond area means openings appear regularly across a wide range of employer sizes and sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most regulatory affairs analyst jobs?
McLean, Richmond, and Annandale account for the most regulatory affairs analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives the largest share due to its proximity to federal agencies in Washington DC and its high density of defense and government contracting firms, while Richmond supports a steady cluster of pharmaceutical, medical device, and financial compliance employers that generate consistent demand for this role.
Are there remote regulatory affairs analyst jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of regulatory affairs analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves document review, regulatory writing, and submission management rather than hands-on lab or facility work. Roles focused on FDA submissions, technical writing, and compliance analysis are the most commonly listed as fully remote or flexible.
How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a quality assurance, clinical research, or scientific documentation role within a Virginia life sciences or federal contracting employer, where exposure to regulatory processes is already part of the job. Large Northern Virginia contractors such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton run associate and rotational programs that place candidates without direct regulatory experience. Pursuing the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society's RAC credential while in an adjacent role gives Virginia candidates a measurable edge when applying to their first dedicated regulatory affairs position.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs analyst jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across the pharmaceutical, medical device, federal contracting, and compliance sectors. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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