Industry Accountability Coordinator

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

Title: Industry Accountability Coordinator

State Role Title: Industry Accountability Coordinator

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience, Up To $80,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Chief Objective: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a PROTECT Coordinator for Industry Accountability, within the Programs Division, to support the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) efforts to reduce gun violence by strengthening accountability across the firearm industry and identifying practices that contribute to illegal firearm trafficking, diversion, and violent crime. This role will work closely with the Firearm Accountability and Industry Responsibility (FAIR) Section Chief within the Civil Litigation Section.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of the OAG’s firearm industry accountability strategy.
• Coordinate research and information gathering related to firearm 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of professional experience working directly in criminal justice, public policy, investigations, legal support, research, public safety, or related fields.
• Must be highly 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.

Additional Considerations

An undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

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.