Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Unemployment Insurance (UI)

Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner for UI

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Commensurate to $180000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location:VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Unemployment Insurance (ADCUI) provides executive leadership for Virginias Unemployment Insurance (UI) program one of the Commonwealths most critical public service offerings supporting workers during periods of job loss. Serving as a key member of the VEC leadership team the ADCUI oversees daytoday UI operations and provides strategic direction governance and performance oversight across claims administration employer tax operations wage reporting benefits payment adjudication and appeals customer service communications policy development federal conformity and technology modernization.

The ADCUI ensures program performance aligned with USDOL standards including timeliness quality payment accuracy tax operations program integrity and audit responsiveness. The role maintains stewardship of the UI Trust Fund in partnership with finance and actuarial experts and ensures separation of duties and compliance with federal and state requirements. The ADCUI supervises an existing leadership team and fosters a culture rooted in service accountability transparency innovation and equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience in large publicfacing benefit or insurance programs.
Extensive knowledge of state laws federal guidance financing trust fund management and operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop managers design policies manage systems and improve operational effectiveness.
Strong financial analysis skills including forecasting budgeting procurement oversight and audit compliance.
Understanding of complex benefits/tax systems technology modernization digital service delivery and data analytics.
Exceptional communication skills including legislative federal and stakeholder engagement.
Experience preparing reports and presentations and responding to highvisibility inquiries.
Progressively responsible experience in a similar program.

Additionally:
Must complete Statement of Economic Interest forms and training.
Some statewide travel may be required therefore a valid Drivers License is required.

Additional Considerations

Experience with the implementation of state and federal regulations policies and procedures.
Leadership experience in UI or similar socialinsurance programs.
Experience managing grant opportunities.
Experience serving as an agency technical expert and on task forces and committees.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Working for the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Virginians every day. As the agency responsible for supporting workers employers and the statewide labor market the VEC plays a critical role in strengthening economic stability and fostering workforce resilience. Employees have the opportunity to shape modern public programs improve service delivery and contribute to initiatives that directly help individuals and families during pivotal moments. The VEC values innovation collaboration and public service providing a mission-driven environment where leaders can create lasting positive change for communities across the Commonwealth. If youre motivated by purpose committed to excellence and eager to help build the future of Virginias workforce systems the VEC offers a rewarding and impactful place to grow your career. And working for the Commonwealth has terrific benefits as well! Visit for more information.

The Virginia Employment Commission is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds including all races ethnicities genders and abilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation and an Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud background check.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience knowledge skills and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position please refer to your PageUp / account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: VEC Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account.

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.