Deputy Chief of Staff

Salary : $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location : Woodbridge, VA

Job Type : Full-Time (FT)

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 202509521

Department : BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS

Division : OCCOQUAN MAGISTRIAL DISTRICT-BOCS

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

GRADE : N / A

Hiring Salary : $70,000 - $ 80,000

Introduction

Join a small, high-performing team working to serve the constituents of the Occoquan District while advancing policies that enhance the quality of life and economic prosperity for residents of Prince William County. Supervisor Kenny Boddye seeks a Deputy Chief of Staff with experience in public policy and governance, and who demonstrates exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also excel at maintaining positive working relationships with government officials, county staff, constituents, and other community stakeholders.

Key office initiatives include promoting land use policies that encourage housing diversity and affordability, preservation of green space, and economic opportunity, and increasing sustainability and climate mitigation measures.

About This Role :

This position works directly with the Supervisor's Chief of Staff, County executives and departments, elected officials, and the general public. The right person for this position must have outstanding analytical skills and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality in a constantly changing environment.

Key Responsibilities include :

Policy Development & Analysis

• Conduct research and analysis on land use, transportation, sustainability, mental health, education, and other priority policy areas.
• Provide briefings, summaries, and actionable recommendations to guide policy decisions.
• Review budgets, legal documents, and legislative proposals to assess their impact on community goals, to include tracking relevant state legislation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and government agencies to align efforts and maximize outcomes.

Communication & Messaging

Constituent Services & Outreach

Administrative Coordination & Team Collaboration

Preferred Education and Experience :

Degree in political science, public administration, public policy, legal studies, or related degree

Experience working in public policy or in a government agency

Schedule requirements : M-F, 7.5 hours / day, Flex Hours 8am-6pm (Core 10am-4pm), Hybrid (up to 2 virtual days / week); requires flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal business hours as needed.

Special Requirements : Background Check is required.

Hiring Salary Range : $70,000 - $ 80,000

This position is an exempt political appointment, and the employee serves at the pleasure of the supervisor.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits :

Provisional

Seasonal employees

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Please select the answer that best reflects your highest level of COMPLETED education.

Please quantify your experience working in a public policy setting.

Please indicate which, if any, of the following types of writing you have produced in a professional setting :

Do you have experience you have tracking and reporting on legislation?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience tracking and reporting on legislation. If you do not have this type of experience, please indicate N / A.

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Salary : $70,000 - $80,000