About this role
This position serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for translating regulatory program requirements into data, business processes, and system specifications to support enterprise applications for the respective media. The role applies advanced knowledge of [media] permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting frameworks to ensure regulatory programs are accurately represented in agency systems.
This role is at the intersection of program experience and technology, working closely with the Office of Information Services (OIS) to support system design, modernization, and integration. The incumbent ensures that permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting processes are accurately represented in enterprise systems, while providing the regulatory context and clarity needed for technical teams with limited program familiarity.
Working closely with program staff and the Office of Information Services (OIS), the position supports system design, modernization, and integration by converting complex regulatory requirements into clear, implementable technical inputs. Position assigned may support at least one or more programs for the respective media.
Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.
- Experience in environmental regulatory programs, such as air, stormwater, wetlands, or wastewater permitting and/or compliance
- Experience working with structured data, reporting systems, or business process documentation in support of regulatory or technical programs
- Knowledge of data management principles, including data standards, validation, and system workflows
- Knowledge of regulatory programs, including permitting, compliance, enforcement, and reporting processes
- Basic knowledge of [media] programs and website structures
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear written documentation, workflows, or technical requirements
- Demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply water program laws, regulations, and permit conditions in a technical or operational setting
- Ability to translate application of laws, regulations, and policies into structured system requirements
- Skill in business analysis, including requirements elicitation, process mapping, and gap analysis
- Ability to communicate complex regulatory and technical information clearly and effectively
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently on complex assignments