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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Capital One, a Fortune 100 company and one of the nation's top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. Our goal is to create one of the nation's great banks, and we have the necessary ingredients: a strong balance sheet, resilient businesses, a massive customer franchise, strong analytical capabilities, and great people. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and a great place to work.
Within Capital One, the Regulatory Affairs function at Capital One is responsible for managing all interactions with Federal Banking Regulators. We provide key advisory consulting to senior management with respect to supervision and evolving regulatory issues, while also supporting policy development and risk management thought leadership.
We are seeking a Senior Manager to play a significant role in ensuring Capital One proactively responds to the changing regulatory environment and delivers on commitments to regulators in a timely manner. This role involves engagement with senior leaders and regulators, and provides the opportunity for growth in the regulatory affairs and risk management organizations.
You should consider this role if you:
Have experience or working knowledge of consumer credit products and associated regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.
Thrive on engaging with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Possess strong project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the capability to thrive and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences
Understand the US financial services regulatory environment and follow current policy developments in banking and financial services
Have experience overseeing regulatory matters and directly interacting with financial regulators
Have excellent stakeholder management skills, ability to lead with empathy when working with internal and external stakeholders, and thrive in building and cultivating collaborative relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and foster productive relationships and interactions between consumer business functions and Federal Regulatory supervisory staff.
Provide thought leadership and strategic advisory services to senior management and other stakeholders regarding the regulatory environment and supervisory matters.
Identify potential risk areas and advise on corrective actions, ensuring they are monitored and on-track for timely and effective mitigation.
Establish and maintain standardized routines, workflows, and governance processes in close coordination with other internal functions to support external engagement
Lead the coordination of timely and accurate responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and reporting requirements, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
Support the quality and timely submission of regulatory responses by reviewing materials for completeness and consistency prior to submission.
Driving and coordinating internal reporting to senior management across the enterprise, synthesizing complex regulatory developments into clear, concise, and actionable summaries.
Basic Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services, risk management, audit, consulting, regulatory agencies, or a combination.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience coordinating and reporting to multi-functional teams.
At least 5 years demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or programs with tight deadlines where senior leaders and external stakeholders are your customers.
At least 5 years of experience with consumer credit products and associated regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr Mgr, Regulatory RelationsRichmond, VA: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr Mgr, Regulatory Relations
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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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 Capital One, SES, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Arlington, and Blacksburg 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 100% of regulatory affairs analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 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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