NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Senior Policy Advisor
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $181K/yr
7+ years expThe City of Richmond is seeking to fill the position of Senior Policy Advisor. The successful candidate will provide advance support in developing and recommending the implementation of major policies, programs, budgets, regulations, and fiscal initiatives with a city-wide impact.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Actively participating/ coordinating strategic planning efforts resulting in the production of complex and/or sensitive reports and briefings on a wide range of topics
Interpreting complex policies and regulations involving a wide range of complex subject matters
Building upon and establishing contacts with executive-level decision-makers such as agency heads, legislators, City Council, as well as stakeholders from neighborhoods and the business community to discuss citywide policy, programs, and initiatives
Coordinating with internal and external leadership/management to meet city/agency goals and statutory mandates
Leading and directing the effective utilization of resources to accomplish organizational goals and/or legislative mandates
Managing special projects of strategic significance as needed
Researching budget or operational issues, trends, and areas for efficiency/improvement related to the data being developed and analyzed
Assisting with the development and implementation of the City's legislative strategy before governing bodies and regulatory boards
Reviewing and drafting new and revised legislative documents such as O&R Requests
Qualification
Required
Considerable knowledge of legislation gained from working in the public sector
Knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications; governmental accounting concepts; knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle
Skill in analyzing and aggregating data, analyzing and interpreting manuals and operating procedures
Assisting with special projects and programs
Communicating with various internal and external departments effectively
Gathering and compiling data
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to multi-task, organize, plan, prioritize, problem solve, and manage time effectively. Strong ability to maintain confidentiality
Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or field directly related to assignment
Seven years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Preferred
Master's Degree in public administration, business administration, or directly related field
Government work experience with an emphasis in the area of legislative affairs
Benefits
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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