Director of Business Operations - CHS

Virginia Department of Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead district operations, streamline coordination between local health districts and Central Office, and optimize resource use for public health services.

The role requires strong experience in administrative leadership, budgeting, policy development, and staff management within a large, complex organization, with a focus on accountability and measurable progress.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative functions of large, complex organizations.
• Knowledge of state/federal administrative laws, policies, and procedures including grants and contracts management.
• Experience in planning, communicating goals, and reporting measurable progress.
• Working knowledge of accounting practices, finance policies, federal grants management, and business processes.
• Ability to establish internal controls, develop complex budgets, and make critical policy decisions.
• Experience managing professional staff and working effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support district Business Managers and operational staff to address day-to-day operational challenges.
• Coordinate between local health districts and Central Office to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Provide districts with operational infrastructure, guidance, and support to deliver public health services efficiently.

Skills

Administrative functions

Laws, policies & grants management

Planning & reporting

Accounting & finance policies

Internal controls & budgeting

Staff leadership & diversity

Job description

The Director of Business Operations supports district Business Managers and operational staff at the Virginia Department of Health, facilitating coordination between local health districts and Central Office to address operational challenges and ensure effective resource utilization. This leadership role is essential to advancing VDH's mission by providing districts with operational infrastructure, guidance, and support to deliver public health services efficiently.

Key qualifications:

• Comprehensive experience with administrative functions of large, complex organizations


• Knowledge of state/federal administrative laws, policies, and procedures including grants and contracts management


• Experience in planning, communicating goals, and reporting measurable progress


• Working knowledge of accounting practices, finance policies, federal grants management, and business processes


• Ability to establish internal controls, develop complex budgets, and make critical policy decisions


• Experience managing professional staff and working effectively with diverse groups