Cannabis Legislative Regulatory Manager Jobs

About the Agency
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is an independent, apolitical subdivision of the Commonwealth dedicated to its mission of promoting public health and safety and protecting consumers through balanced and inclusive cannabis regulation, policy, and education.
When you join the CCA, you can expect:

• to fill a vital role in establishing the CCA’s health policy objectives and processes;


• to tackle complex and novel health policy issues;


• to join a supportive and collaborative culture that is driven by our shared mission;


• to be supported in your continual professional development and growth;


• and to work for an agency that recognizes the unique talents, backgrounds, and contributions of our individual employees.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manager of the CCA’s legislative activities.
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the agency’s legislative affairs, including drafting, developing, and reviewing proposed legislation in consultation with the Director of Regulation and Policy and the Chief Regulatory Officer.
  
  
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external governmental stakeholders and serve as primary point of contact for offices of members of the Virginia General Assembly.
  
  
  • Track all CCA-related legislation, coordinate agency reviews and responses, and write and distribute legislative reports in accordance with statutory requirements;
  
  
  • Make recommendations, provide insight, and advise the Director of Regulation and Policy on legislative issues.
  
  
  • Attend General Assembly and other legislative committee meetings on an as needed basis and as directed by the Director of Regulation and Policy.
  
  
  • Coordinate and prepare Fiscal Impact Statements on cannabis legislation introduced in the General Assembly.
  
  
• Coordinate and oversee the CCA’s regulatory activities.
  
  
  
  • Review the CCA’s regulatory processes to ensure compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act;
  
  
  • Monitor the CCA’s regulatory activities to ensure required steps are taken, handle required rulemaking filings, and assist with the review and development of written regulations;
  
  
  • Review and provide guidance on regulations and statutes applicable to CCA operations to ensure agency policies are uniform and internal guidelines comply with relevant legal requirements; and
  
  
  • Make recommendations to the Director of Regulation and Policy for regulatory proposals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and strategic goals are achieved.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to adapt to the needs of a new state entity regulating a rapidly-evolving industry.


• Demonstrated ability to approach complex public policy issues with a solution-oriented, strategic focus.


• Ability to communicate complex policy issues in a manner that is understandable to those with little or no knowledge of the issue(s).


• Ability to establish and maintain organizational systems.


• Working knowledge of the regulatory and legislative processes at the state level, including the operations and processes of legislative committees.


• Demonstrated ability to assist with legislative and regulatory processes and strategic initiatives and to identify issues impacting agency operations and make recommendations.


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with entity employees, businesses, organizations, governmental officials, stakeholders, and other members of the public.


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in law, business, public administration, or related field, or an equivalent experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Process Act and other relevant state laws and regulations.


• Knowledge of cannabis laws, regulation, and policy or similar knowledge related to another highly regulated industry.


• Experience with Lobbyist-in-a-Box and Town Hall.


• A graduate or professional degree in government, public policy, law, or related field.

Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-548-5916 for assistance.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

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