Chief Operations Officer (COO) VDH03310

Virginia Department of Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a Chief Operations Officer to provide operational leadership and serve as a primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters.

The COO will coordinate statewide and local public health programs, strengthen administrative operations, supervise district business managers, and ensure delivery of high-quality public health services to Virginia citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience in public administration of complex government agencies.
• Experience in budget preparation, human resources, project management, and procurement.
• Policy and program decision-making experience; ability to manage multiple priorities and staff.
• Ability to analyze data, conduct independent research, interpret and apply policies, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide and local public health programs and services.
• Strengthen administrative operations and internal controls.
• Supervise district business managers and ensure delivery of high-quality public health services.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, align administrative functions with public health priorities.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

HR management

Project management

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

The Norfolk Department of Public Health is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to provide operational leadership and serve as primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters. The COO will coordinate statewide and local public health programs, strengthen administrative operations, supervise district business managers, and ensure delivery of high-quality public health services to Virginia citizens. This strategic leadership role requires someone who can build high-performing teams, improve operational performance, and align administrative functions with public health priorities.

Key qualifications:

• Considerable experience in public administration of complex government agencies and organizations
• Experience in operational functions including budget preparation, human resources, project management, and procurement
• Demonstrated experience in policy and program decision-making and management of multiple priorities and professional staff
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, conduct independent research, interpret and apply policies, and communicate effectively
• Administrative management experience in public health, the social sector, or related field
• Ability to represent leadership in business meetings, community events, and partner engagements