VA Legal Analyst

Job ID: VA-762319

Hybrid/Local VA Legal Analyst (VCO certificate) with VA Procurement (must), Law/Paralegal, policy/legislation/regulatory proposals experience

Location: Richmond, VA (VDOT)
Duration: 13 Months
Position: 1(2)

Skills:
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia procurement practices and requirements. Required 5 Years
A combination of training, experience, or education in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Management, Public Management, Public Policy or related field Required 4 Years
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically. Required 5 Years
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Required 5 Years
Ability to analyze complex financial data or legislation, work with detailed numerical data, reach logical conclusions and generate reports. Required 5 Years
Knowledge of the Code of Virginia related to Information technology Highly desired 2 Years

Description:
The Virginia Department of Transportation s Information Technology Division is seeking a Legal Analyst to Provide technical support and guidance in developing and interpreting policy, legislative, as well as regulatory proposals for VDOT s IT Division (ITD). Key aspects of this position are providing legal/regulatory analysis for ITD staff and acting as liaison to the Office of the Attorney General to coordinate procurement claims and support leadership with legislative analysis during General Assembly sessions.
Responsibilities:
Technical Support and Guidance
Provide technical support and guidance in developing and interpreting policy, legislative, as well as regulatory proposals for VDOT s ITD particularly related to procurement and GA.
Legislative Analysis
Provide analysis of procurement-related legislation to ITD leadership. Serve as ITD lead during general assembly legislative sessions. Analyze impacts and provide status reports to operational areas as needed.
Coordination
Coordinate legislative briefings and debarment actions in conjunction with the Governance and Procurement Program Managers and the Office of the Attorney General. Serve as liaison to the Attorney General s Office to resolve legal issues.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia procurement practices and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
Communication & collaboration experience with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, and the ability to simplify technical terms and collaborate with diverse personnel.
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Ability to analyze complex financial data, work with detailed numerical data, reach logical conclusions and generate reports.
Knowledge of the Code of Virginia related to the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
A combination of training, experience, or education in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Management, Public Management, Public Policy or related field desired.

Additional Considerations:
Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certificate.
Experience in a state or local agency.

Required / Desired Skills ,Required /Desired ,Amount of Experience
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia procurement practices and requirements. Required 5 Years
A combination of training, experience, or education in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Management, Public Management, Public Policy or related field desired. Required 4 Years
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically. Required 5 Years
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Required 5 Years
Ability to analyze complex financial data or legislation, work with detailed numerical data, reach logical conclusions and generate reports. Required 5 Years
Knowledge of the Code of Virginia related to Information technology. Desired 2 Years