Director of Employer Contributions - UI Tax

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Henrico, Virginia, VA

5d • $0 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of Employer Contributions for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax. This role is responsible for guiding the statewide administration, interpretation, and enforcement of UI tax laws. The position provides executive leadership to the UI Tax Division and oversees critical functions including employer compliance, account registration and tax rating, revenue stewardship, statewide audit operations, investigations, and modernization initiatives. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of UI tax operations, protects the integrity and solvency of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, serves as the business owner for UI tax systems, leads strategic policy development, partners with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen program performance, and directs a geographically dispersed team that delivers high quality service to Virginia employers. Join the VEC and be part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to supporting workers, strengthening communities, and promoting economic stability across the Commonwealth. We administer Virginia’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits program with a commitment to providing customer-centered, accessible, inclusive, and impactful services to support our shared mission: lifting up Virginia, one unemployed worker at a time. The VEC is also an integral part of a historic milestone as Virginia becomes the first state in the South to offer Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Our agency will be responsible for standing up and administering this new program, which will expand the vital support we provide for employees when they need it most.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of tax law, employer liability requirements, audit standards, and compliance regulations (Title 60.2; 16VAC5-32; 20 CFR 603).
• Strong understanding of revenue integrity controls, A/R management, and public-sector financial compliance.
• Knowledge of enterprise tax systems, modernization principles, and data security requirements.
• Executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and governance development.
• Complex decision-making and regulatory interpretation in high-risk environments.
• Advanced analytical, audit, and revenue compliance skills.
• Effective communication, partnership building, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead and develop managers, supervisors, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to apply expert judgment to complex legal, financial, and operational problems.
• Ability to drive modernization, process improvement, and system transformation initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across agencies and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Ability to maintain compliance with confidentiality and data safeguarding requirements under federal and state law.
• Completion of a Statement of Personal Economic Interests and related required training is a condition of employment.
• Some statewide travel may be required therefore a valid Virginia Driver's License is required.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation and an Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud background check.
• Applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
• A valid Virginia Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act, UI programs and related regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive leadership and administrative experience in UI tax and audit programs.
• CPA or related designation.
• Progressively responsible management experience in a similar program.

Responsibilities

• Guiding the statewide administration, interpretation, and enforcement of UI tax laws.
• Providing executive leadership to the UI Tax Division.
• Overseeing employer compliance, account registration and tax rating, revenue stewardship, statewide audit operations, investigations, and modernization initiatives.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of UI tax operations.
• Protecting the integrity and solvency of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
• Serving as the business owner for UI tax systems.
• Leading strategic policy development.
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen program performance.
• Directing a geographically dispersed team that delivers high quality service to Virginia employers.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions)
• Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed