Assistant Director, Transportation & Capital Infrastructure

Loudoun County Government; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Government in Leesburg, VA seeks an Assistant Director to lead business operations across HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Administrative Services, Special Projects, and the PMO. The role reports to the DTCI executive team and directs the program analysis, capital program execution, and governance for major contracts.

The position requires strategic leadership, strong analytical and relational skills, and a track record of delivering results in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering or related field with at least five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a government setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in local government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and executive leadership of business operations, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Administrative Services, Special Projects, and the PMO.
• Support and lead DTCI's strategic alignment to achieve the Board of Supervisors DTCI Strategic Objectives, DTCI's Equity and Inclusion Strategic Objectives, and DTCI's Strategic Plan.
• Lead the contracted PMO providing direction to staff, maintaining contract authority, and directing the program analysis and evaluation of the capital program execution.
• Program management of strategic multidepartment work groups and committees, directing agenda items and assignment of work products and tasks.
• Manage the DTCI contract portfolio, assessing current contracts and maintaining authority over DTCI divisional contract requests.
• Lead governance for DTCI O&M, capital contingency, and HR needs; exercise authority over DTCI AD resource request compliance; and facilitate the development of the CIP.
• Establish and oversee internal controls for program development and program review, ensuring policy compliance.
• Lead board communications to prepare timely, accurate, and strategic responses to inquiries from the Board of Supervisors.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all items presented to the Board of Supervisors and its standing committees, ensuring full compliance with departmental procedures and County administrative requirements.
• Monitor and analyze departmental performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement data-informed strategies that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead the development, revision, and implementation of department policies, plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with applicable County policies, administrative guidelines, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Be responsible for the project management of special projects that may involve sensitive issues for the Department or County.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal County departments, external agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders to further the department's strategic goals and objectives.
• Promote and uphold a professional and respectful work environment in accordance with County policies, procedures, and values.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Business/Public Administration/Planning/Engineering or related field

Job description

Loudoun County Government in Leesburg, VA seeks an Assistant Director to lead business operations across HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Administrative Services, Special Projects, and the PMO. The role reports to the DTCI executive team and directs the program analysis, capital program execution, and governance for major contracts.

The position requires strategic leadership, strong analytical and relational skills, and a track record of delivering results in a complex organization.