Director

Title: Director

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: $219805.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Joint Legis Audit & Review Com

Location:JLARC Office

Agency Website: Type:General Public - G

Job Duties

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to the position of Director. JLARC conducts program evaluation policy analysis and oversight of state agencies on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly. JLARCs goals are to provide the Virginia General Assembly with objective research analysis and recommendations to inform legislative decision making ensure state agencies and programs operate as intended and improve the effectiveness efficiency and cost-effectiveness of state government. JLARC comprises nine members of the House of Delegates and five members of the Senate. Approximately 30 full-time professional staff support the Commission and conduct its work.
The Director is responsible for ensuring that JLARC operates as a professional non-partisan organization that is responsive to the oversight and research needs of the Commission and General Assembly. Duties of the Director include:

directing and overseeing the organizational planning and priority setting of the agency;
hiring and overseeing professional highly qualified research and administrative staff;
directing and participating in a rigorous research process to guarantee research quality integrity and objectivity in support of legislative decision making;
directing and overseeing the preparation of high-quality research products including reports briefings summaries and surveys;
providing support for legislative activity related to JLARC recommendations as requested during the legislative process; and
communicating with Commission and General Assembly members executive branch officials and the public on matters related to JLARC studies and legislative oversight.

The Director is appointed by the Commission and confirmed by the General Assembly for a six-year term of office. The Directors salary is established by the General Assembly in the Appropriation Act and is currently set at $219805

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: a masters degree in public administration public policy or a related field that requires similar research analytical and communications skills; ten years of experience in public policy research or program evaluation at the state government level; ten years of applicable management experience; and extensive knowledge of governmental processes and Virginia state government.

Desirable candidates will have proven leadership skills; exceptional integrity; objective and sound judgment; strong communication skills; strategic thinking ability; an exemplary reputation for communicating effectively with elected officials and their staff agency and organizational leaders and stakeholders; and a demonstrated track record of leadership in an organization composed of highly motivated and talented professional teams.

Additional Considerations

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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.

To apply for the position qualified applicants should email a cover letter resume and three letters of reference to: Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on November 16 2026. Please note Agency Director in the subject line.

The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission are equal opportunity employers.

Contact Information

Name: Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission

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.