What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at Joint Legis Audit & Review Com?
- 5113097
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Joint Legis Audit & Review Com
- Data Analysis
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Nov 13 2026 - 23:55 EST
- Joint Legis Audit & Review Com
Title: Director
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $219,805.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Joint Legis Audit & Review Com
Location: JLARC Office
Agency Website: https://jlarc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
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 Director's salary is established by the General Assembly in the Appropriation Act and is currently set at $219,805
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: a master’s 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: jlarc.jobs@jlarc.virginia.gov. 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: 804-371-0101
Email: jlarc.jobs@jlarc.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.
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.
Salary : $219,805