Policy Advisor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Title: Policy Advisor

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $103,342 - $111,999

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Policy Advisor in the High Needs Support Division.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
This position serves as policy management support to the Director of High Needs Supports to ensure the agency's compliance largely with Developmental Disability (DD) policy and Brain Injury Services, in addition to other projects.
Compliance with laws and regulations is critical to ensure that quality health services are provided to vulnerable citizens of the Commonwealth.
This position is responsible for managing/directing an array of planning, performance measurement, evaluation, policy, economic forecasting, or research projects critical to the agency's mission.
It also may monitor other smaller special projects and programs (such as BI out of state placements) that impact the Department of Medical Assistance Services.
The position, in turn, applies that knowledge of policy analysis, research methodologies, project management technologies, planning, performance measurement, and management principles and practices toward the improvement of programs and compliance with laws and regulations.
This position may represent the Division Director in Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) projects and other external agencies pertinent to the projects related to complex policy, planning, performance, regulatory, and legislative matters.
The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending internal and external meetings and training.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values - service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of administrative processes, principles of management, policy and regulatory development.
Extensive knowledge of administrative functions in large complex governmental health care organizations financial and programmatic issues affecting state agencies.
Extensive working experience interpreting principles and practices of public administration/ management, programs and policies.
Considerable knowledge of philosophies associated with continuous quality improvement, person-centered planning, and customer focused service delivery.
Considerable work experience in project management required to include planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring large scale/time sensitive projects.
Extensive knowledge and use operating personal computers in utilizing various word processing, spreadsheet, project management and/or database applications.
Considerable knowledge interpretating and application of federal, state laws/regulations as it relates to Medicaid.
Considerable experience meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and leading others.
Considerable experience engaging with internal/external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Working knowledge of data analysis, team dynamics and legislative procedures.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the EVerify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth's Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.
Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
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
From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were involuntarily separated from employment with the Federal Government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in force, budget reduction, or workforce restructuring initiative may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.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.