Director

DHRM • Richmond, VA

13h • $219,805

About The Position

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) seeks a Director to lead its non-partisan program evaluation, policy analysis, and state-agency oversight work on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly. JLARC’s goals are to provide objective research, analysis, and recommendations for legislative decision making and to help ensure that state agencies and programs operate as intended and that state government is effective, efficient, and cost-effective. Approximately 30 full-time professional staff support the Commission and conduct its work.

The Director ensures JLARC operates as a professional organization responsive to the oversight and research needs of the Commission and General Assembly. The Commission appoints the Director, and the General Assembly confirms the appointment, for a six-year term. The Director’s salary is established by the General Assembly in the Appropriation Act and is currently $219,805.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field requiring similar research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ten years of experience in public policy research or program evaluation at the state government level.
• Ten years of applicable management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of governmental processes and Virginia state government.

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership skills.
• Exceptional integrity.
• Objective and sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• Exemplary reputation for communicating effectively with elected officials and their staff, agency and organizational leaders, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership in an organization composed of highly motivated and talented professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the agency’s organizational planning and priority setting.
• Hire and oversee professional, highly qualified research and administrative staff.
• Direct and participate in a rigorous research process that ensures research quality, integrity, and objectivity in support of legislative decision making.
• Direct and oversee preparation of high-quality research products, including reports, briefings, summaries, and surveys.
• Support legislative activity related to JLARC recommendations during the legislative process, as requested.
• Communicate with Commission and General Assembly members, executive branch officials, and the public on JLARC studies and legislative oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director