How S.I.R. Supports State Agencies

At S.I.R., we understand the challenges state agencies face—competing priorities, evolving mandates, and the demand for measurable impact. Our approach is built on decades of experience helping agencies cut through complexity, engage stakeholders effectively, and drive meaningful outcomes.

Here’s How

Strategic Planning & Leadership Alignment
Guiding agencies through workshops and strategic plans that ensure focus, collaboration, and adaptability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Trust
Conducting research-driven outreach to connect with diverse communities and amplify agency messaging.

Crisis Readiness & Communications
Equipping leaders with the strategies and confidence to navigate crises effectively.

Workforce & Culture Development
Helping agencies attract and retain top talent by strengthening organizational culture and positioning them as employers of choice.

Performance Measurement & Reporting
Developing clear tracking and reporting systems to showcase agency impact and success.

Leadership Transition & Program Evaluation
Ensuring continuity and effectiveness through leadership changes and program assessments.

A few examples from decades of experience

  • Virginia Department of Transportation

    S.I.R. has supported VTC for over three decades. Most recently, S.I.R. led the development of VTC’s 5-year statewide strategic plan and individual roadmaps for Virginia’s 10 regions, engaging more than 750 travel and tourism leaders through interviews, listening sessions, and two surveys.

  • Virginia Community College System

    We have supported a variety of initiatives to help VCCS understand, reach, and support the diverse populations it serves, including targeted quantitative and qualitative research into Virginia’s Black, LatinX, and Native American residents, as well as ALICE residents, working adults, and veterans and military spouses

  • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

    S.I.R. has supported the DMV on a wide range of research and planning projects, including statewide resident satisfaction studies, communications campaign creative and production support, employee surveys, and the development of DMV’s strategic plan, to name a few.

  • Virginia Dept. of Rail & Public Transportation

    S.I.R.’s long-standing support for DRPT has included dozens of commuter studies across the Commonwealth. Most recently, through secondary and trends research, as well as interviews and focus groups with public transit leaders, we helped DRPT develop a COVID-19 recovery guidebook for transit providers navigating the unprecedented situation facing their operations.

  • Virginia Department of Social Services

    S.I.R. conducted a robust study examining the needs and experiences of current and prospective foster caregivers to support a forthcoming statewide awareness, education, and recruitment campaign and has also provided message development and leadership media training to inform a strategic program launch.

  • Virginia Department of Taxation

    S.I.R. has worked with Virginia Tax on a wide range of initiatives, including a workplace diversity and culture survey, as well as agency-wide and department-level strategic and resource planning.

  • Virginia Department of Emergency Management

    S.I.R. conducted focus groups and interviews among Hampton Roads residents to understand their level of preparedness and action plans for natural disasters and other emergency situation

  • Virginia Office of the Secretary of Transportation

    S.I.R. conducted long-range research and planning efforts focused on identifying and preparing for the impacts of electric, connected, and fully autonomous vehicles on the Commonwealth

  • Serve Virginia - Virginia Service Commission

    S.I.R. worked with this Virginia Department of Social Services-housed agency on a three-year strategic plan and has since advanced several initiatives in support of that plan, including a landmark study assessing the current state of service, volunteerism, and civic engagement statewide, action planningto boost community volunteerism, and branding, marketing, and communications support

  • Virginia Economic Development Partnership

    S.I.R. has supported VEDP with a proprietary quantitative survey research effort.

  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

    S.I.R. conducted an employee- and stakeholder-driven assessment of the department’s overall culture of belonging.

  • Virginia Dept. of Housing & Community Development:

    S.I.R. conducted community engagement sessions, focus groups, interviews, and a statewide survey to help DHCD identify ways to close gaps in digital access across the Commonwealth.

We are here to help

State agencies operate in a complex landscape—shifting policies, high public expectations, and finite resources. S.I.R. helps cut through the noise with research-driven strategies that lead to real impact. Across all sectors, we translate data into action, craft messaging that resonates, and implement solutions that work. With decades of experience, we know every agency is unique—but the need for clear insights and effective strategy is universal. Let’s talk about how we can help.

Let’s Get Started

For decision-makers in state, federal, or municipal agencies, S.I.R. is the go-to management consultancy.

Let’s work together to Improve Tomorrow.