Firearm Industry Accountability Specialist

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Industry Accountability Coordinator to support the firearm industry accountability strategy and related enforcement efforts.

The role involves coordinating research on manufacturers, distributors, dealers, trafficking patterns, and other practices impacting public safety, and working with attorneys, investigators, and partners to organize information and deliver strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in criminal justice, public policy, investigations, legal support, research, public safety or related fields.
• Knowledgeable about firearms policy, gun violence, consumer protection, industry accountability, or regulatory work is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships with a variety of agencies and manage complex, grant-funded programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; experience training diverse audiences and speaking publicly on sensitive victim-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the firearm industry accountability strategy.
• Coordinate research on manufacturers, distributors, dealers, trafficking patterns, and other industry practices affecting public safety.
• Work with attorneys, investigators, analysts, and external partners to organize and track information relevant to enforcement and accountability efforts.
• Maintain organized records, research, data, partner information, and project deliverables.
• Assist with identifying trends, patterns, and emerging issues related to firearm commerce and gun crime.
• Coordinate meetings and information sharing with law enforcement, researchers, national partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support development of reports, presentations, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for OAG leadership.
• Track implementation of industry accountability initiatives and related outcomes.
• Support cross-agency projects connecting enforcement, prevention, research, and public education.

Skills

Criminal justice

Policy knowledge

Partnership building

Public speaking

Education

Criminal Justice degree

Job description

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General seeks an Industry Accountability Coordinator to support the firearm industry accountability strategy and related enforcement efforts.

The role involves coordinating research on manufacturers, distributors, dealers, trafficking patterns, and other practices impacting public safety, and working with attorneys, investigators, and partners to organize information and deliver strategic recommendations.