Division Director of Finance and Administration

Title: Division Director of Finance and Administration

State Role Title:General Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is 165000 to $180000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location:Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
General Admin Manager III
Working Title: Division Director of Finance and Administration
Pay Band: 7
Position #: 00192

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Division Director of Finance and Administration in Richmond Virginia. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians wed love to have you join us!

What you will do:
Manage through staff the administrative activities of the Agency.
Provide guidance in the form of planning and oversight to ensure that operational departments of the agency are providing the support necessary for the rest of the agency to function efficiently.
Provide input to the Director and Chief Deputy on a wide range of issues impacting the agency to include fiscal and budget procurement and grants management.
Serve as a member of the Agency senior management team that provides leadership and guidance on agency vision direction policy and oversight as it relates to fiscal operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated extensive management experience.
Knowledge of finance information technology issues and concepts procurement services grants management human resource management and general administrative management concepts.
Extensive knowledge of Virginia state government the executive and legislative branches of government state government practices policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience with managing diverse staff over a wide range of diverse subject areas and functions.
Ability to successfully balance multiple responsibilities.
Considerable skill in MS Office (Word Excel) and HR information systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills interpersonal and analytical skills
Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
Excellent organizational and time management/prioritization skills

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of state government budget operations
Knowledge of the roles of the Virginia Departments of Planning and Budget (DPB) and Human Resources Management (DHRM)
Knowledge of Virginias legislative process.
Working knowledge of Virginias procurement policies
Extensive experience in government operations with significant exposure to programmatic areas.
Additional experience in private sector business operations.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic addition the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is 165000 to $180000 plus the states benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System at All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on April 17 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax email or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodation in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at to notify us of any need related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kourtney Dudley

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.