The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Sr. Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships (SVP). This position is responsible for managing the following divisions: Economic Competitiveness, External Affairs, Real Estate Solutions, and Regional Talent Solutions and Business Outreach. In addition to managing these four divisions, the SVP serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing regular counsel and support to the President & CEO and other leadership team members on a variety of activities.

This full-time position reports to the President & CEO and requires strong leadership and management experience with a proven track record of collaborating with diverse partners and constituents to achieve mutually beneficial goals and objectives. VEDP offers a dynamic, collaborative, high-profile, fast-paced professional environment where a strategic, integrated, action-oriented approach is the standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for division programs and initiatives for which SVP is responsible
• Provide clear direction and clearly communicate goals of VEDP to staff, external stakeholders, and clients
• Ensure all budget and legislative requests are submitted, tracked, and implemented timely with necessary input from stakeholders
• Engage regularly with Administration officials and General Assembly members
• Provide advice on politically sensitive matters
• Provide strategic leadership for partner relations activities
• Monitor major workstreams for Economic Competitiveness and Real Estate Solutions ensuring timelines are met
• Work with President & CEO to advance and administer special projects
• Speak to external groups about VEDP mission, initiatives, activities, and results
• Monitor team progress and metrics to ensure annual goals are met

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a Master’s degree and/or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred

Required experience, knowledge, and expertise

• At least ten years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in high-performance organization(s) including substantial experience with legislative and external relations
• Working knowledge of and experience with the Virginia legislative process and state government
• Development of research/white papers, studies, legislative reports, talking points, guidelines, and position statements
• Ability to develop goals, plan and implement projects, work with others to negotiate issues effectively, and formulate and communicate recommendations
• Management of internal direct reports and indirect reports with a track record of developing people and building successful teams
• Effectiveness in implementing an organizational structure with clear roles and accountability, and fostering a culture that generates productivity, innovation, and success
• Division/department management, resource allocation, and project delegation
• Project leadership and management, working within external/internal cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking expertise
• Operational performance management and reporting
• Budget/contract preparation and administration
• Ability to develop and lead a strong team environment
• Solid understanding of economic development principles and processes
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship. All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. Applicants must submit a résumé and a cover letter. Application deadline: Open until filled.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.