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State Policy Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Policy Analyst, Mid

Springfield, VA ยท On-site

$62.50 - $72.12/hr

... state, local, or international law. Responsibilities As a Policy Analyst, you will provide support ... to all policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, promulgation, communication, and ...

... State, Commerce, and beyond. Success in this position is heavily dependent on actively engaging ... Review and provide recommendations to improve policies, objectives, and implementing procedures ...

... State, Commerce, and beyond. Success in this position is heavily dependent on actively engaging ... Review and provide recommendations to improve policies, objectives, and implementing procedures ...

Manager, Public Policy

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$136K - $166K/yr

Amazon is seeking a Manager, Public Policy to develop and execute the company's federal and state public policy efforts related to digital trust and safety issues. You will be responsible for ...

Manager, Public Policy

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$136K - $166K/yr

They will develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon related to employment and workforce policy at the state & local level. Understanding the big ...

Senior Ad Policy Manager, Ads Trust Policy

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$136K - $166K/yr

... state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and ...

AI Policy Analyst VBP

Virginia Beach, VA ยท On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Draft policies addressing data use, model lifecycle management, algorithmic risk, and AI ... Monitor federal, state, and local regulations related to AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and ...

McLean, VA or Baltimore (Woodlawn), MD Preferred Qualifications: * 10 years' experience in the area of health policy at the federal, state or local level, developing, designing and implementing ...

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What is the difference between State Policy vs State Regulations?

AspectState PolicyState Regulations
Credentials/CertificationsTypically involves policy analysts, legislative aides, or government affairs specialists with backgrounds in political science, public policy, or lawOften requires legal or regulatory expertise, sometimes with certifications in compliance or law
Work EnvironmentLegislative offices, government agencies, think tanksRegulatory agencies, government departments, compliance offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by government bodies, advocacy groups, and policy organizations to shape laws and policiesApplied by regulatory agencies to enforce laws and create detailed rules
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare State Policy roles with State Regulations to understand policy development vs enforcement

State Policy involves developing and advocating for laws and policies, while State Regulations focus on implementing and enforcing those laws through detailed rules. Both roles are essential in the legislative process but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various State Policy job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Policy Analyst, Mid

Springfield, VA โ€ข On-site

$62.50 - $72.12/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Job TitlePolicy Analyst, MidOverview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. ย We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

As a Policy Analyst, you will provide support to all policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, promulgation, communication, and compliance in accordance with Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process. You will support Subject Matter Expert (SME) development, coordination, and maintenance of all assigned policies, self-inspection checklists, and gap analyses.

How You'll Contribute:

  • Support policy development, review, coordination, and compliance for corporate policies, IT services policies, cybersecurity, and information assurance policies.
  • Support the development of SME self-inspection compliance checklists to ensure policy implementation, monitoring, and tracking.
  • Lead and support SME analysis for gap analysis and policy revisions.Conduct independent verification and validation to ensure policies are clear, fact-based, accurate, and consistent with external guidance and strategic planning.
  • Identify policy gaps and propose appropriate solutions and resolutions to the policy lead.
  • Support the implementation of policy business process improvements.
  • Support the tracking and reporting of policy business analytics, metrics, and performance measures.
  • Support the organization's Cybersecurity Strategy.
  • Analyze internal documents and external issuances, such as IC and DoW policy and Executive Orders, to identify policy impacts, conflicts, or gaps.

Join us. The world can't wait.ย 

Qualifications

You Have:ย ย 

  • 2+ years of experience reviewing and analyzing high-level governance documents including, agency directives, statutes, and Executive Ordersย 
  • 2+ years of experience tracking and managing formal taskersย 
  • 2+ years of experience in coordinating and collaborating on agency-level support agreementsย 
  • Experience leading, managing, and working policy compendiums, frameworks, strategic planning agendas, rescissions, and gapsย 
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and high-level cybersecurity policyย 
  • Active TS/SCI clearance;ย ย willingness to take a polygraph examย 
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, system engineering, cybersecurity, international affairs, policyย and 7+ yearsย of experience leading, managing, and working policies in accordance with a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM) process or HS Diploma or GED andย 10 + years of experienceย leading, managing, and working policies in accordance with a Policy Life Cycle Management (PLCM)ย 

Clearance:ย 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.ย 

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62.50 to $72.12 per hour.ย  The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch's total compensation package for employees.

Job LocationsUS-VA-SpringfieldSkillsPolicy, Policy Life Cycle Management, Communications, Classified DocumentsMinMaxEmployment Type: OTHER