Director of Business Operations - CHS

Virginia Department of Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Director of Business Operations - CHS to provide leadership to district Business Managers and operational staff, coordinating with Central Office to improve accountability and efficient use of resources.

This state role emphasizes guiding districts with necessary infrastructure and support to deliver public health services effectively, reporting to agency leadership.

Qualifications

• 1. Documented comprehensive and considerable experience with administrative functions of a large and complex organization.
• 2. Documented comprehensive knowledge of state/federal administrative laws, policies and procedures, including federal/state requirements governing management of grants and contracts, state accounting, finance and procurement.
• 3. Proven experience in planning and communicating goals, objectives, and achieving and reporting measurable progress.
• 4. Documented comprehensive working knowledge of accounting practices, finance policies, procedures and related information systems, federal grants management, administrative and business processes.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain adequate internal controls and develop complex budgets and accompanying proposals.
• 6. Demonstrated ability to make critical policy and program decisions.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage professional staff on a variety of projects and initiatives by establishing work plans and accountabilities, monitoring progress, providing feedback and documentation on performance, and providing counseling/guidance, as needed.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 9. Progressively responsible administrative management experience including budgeting, policy analysis and development, and evaluating administrative programs or processes.

Responsibilities

• The position provides essential leadership and support to district Business Managers and operational staff, facilitating coordination between local health districts and Central Office to address operational challenges, improve accountability, and ensure effective utilization of resources. This role is critical to advancing VDH's mission by ensuring districts have the operational infrastructure, guidance, and support necessary to deliver essential public health services efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Budgeting & finance

Policy development

Communication skills

Staff management

Job description

Title: Director of Business Operations - CHS

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $125,000-$157,021

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The position provides essential leadership and support to district Business Managers and operational staff, facilitating coordination between local health districts and Central Office to address operational challenges, improve accountability, and ensure effective utilization of resources. This role is critical to advancing VDH's mission by ensuring districts have the operational infrastructure, guidance, and support necessary to deliver essential public health services efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Documented comprehensive and considerable experience with administrative functions of a large and complex organization.
• 2. Documented comprehensive knowledge of state/federal administrative laws, policies and procedures, including federal/state requirements governing management of grants and contracts, state accounting, finance and procurement.
• 3. Proven experience in planning and communicating goals, objectives, and achieving and reporting measurable progress.
• 4. Documented comprehensive working knowledge of accounting practices, finance policies, procedures and related information systems, federal grants management, administrative and business processes.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain adequate internal controls and develop complex budgets and accompanying proposals.
• 6. Demonstrated ability to make critical policy and program decisions.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage professional staff on a variety of projects and initiatives by establishing work plans and accountabilities, monitoring progress, providing feedback and documentation on performance, and providing counseling/guidance, as needed.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 9. Progressively responsible administrative management experience including budgeting, policy analysis and development, and evaluating administrative programs or processes.

Additional Considerations

• 1. Comprehensive knowledge of state administrative practices and processes.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Mariona Taylor

Phone: n/a

Email: [e-mail]

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.