Administrative Officer

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arlington County Department of Human Services’ Economic Independence Division (EID) is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead its Financial & Administrative Support Services (FASS) Unit. This is a senior-level administrative and financial management position responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the fiscal and administrative operations of EID’s suite of social services. This position exercises significant independent judgment and serves as a principal advisor on financial strategy, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, finance, accounting or related Field
Significant and progressively responsible experience in program administration and/or management, which includes budget development and analysis, and/or reconciliation of accounts, and other administrative functions such as Human Resources, Procurement, program planning, grants management, and/or contracts management
Possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability or willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in local government program experience involving the use of and accountability for State and Federal funds
Interpreting and applying procurement regulations
Developing or implementing human resources policies/programs and/or managing human resource information
Coordinating the objectives and projects of various bureaus, programs, stakeholders and employees
Analyzing productivity reports and/or monitoring compliance with legal, financial and grant provisions

Responsibilities

Directing the development, implementation, and monitoring of a multi-source operating budget exceeding $100 million, ensuring compliance with County, state, and federal financial procedure and audit requirements
Overseeing budget formulation, justification, execution, and variance analysis
Preparing and delivering budget presentations to senior leadership and governing bodies
Establishing and administering internal controls to ensure integrity of financial transactions and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Managing procurement, contract administration, accounts payable, and financial reporting functions
Ensuring audit preparedness and coordinates responses to internal and external audits
Planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of professional and administrative staff engaged in financial and operational functions
Coordinating with County divisions, external partners, and oversight entities to ensure consistent application of financial policies and practices
Establish and manage outcome-based performance measures and create processes and procedures, as needed, to streamline Division operations and services
Understand the needs of EID and DHS clients and the community