Former Virginia gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran will serve as executive vice president for government affairs at the Career College Association, the group announced Friday. With more than 1,600 member institutions, CCA represents the for-profit sector of private higher education.

Moran brings 13 years of experience in the Virginia House of Delegates and eight years as chairman of its House Democratic Caucus to CCA. "Utilizing his business acumen, interpersonal and communication skills as well as a thirteen-year legislative career, he will be a tremendous asset to the association and the career higher-education sector," said Harris Miller, president and CEO of CCA, in a statement.

CCA has spent north of $167,000 on federal lobbying so far this year.