State Public Welfare Executive Leader

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) leads executive staff and oversees SNAP, WV WORKS, child care resources, and energy assistance across the state.

This high-visibility role requires strong budgeting and policy engagement, with exceptional communication to advocate for West Virginia families and collaborate with lawmakers and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public administration, social work, business administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive executive-level management experience within a complex human services delivery system.
• Strong understanding of public assistance programs and workforce development.
• Proven ability to communicate complex policy and data to lawmakers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and operational management for WV's public assistance programs (SNAP, WV WORKS/TANF, LIEAP, etc.).
• Represent the Bureau before legislative committees and advocate for program funding and policy changes.
• Direct deputy commissioners and executive staff to ensure effective program delivery and workforce stability.

Skills

Executive Communication

Financial Acumen

Family Assistance Insight

Political Savvy

Education

MPA/MSW/MBA

Job description

The Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) leads executive staff and oversees SNAP, WV WORKS, child care resources, and energy assistance across the state.

This high-visibility role requires strong budgeting and policy engagement, with exceptional communication to advocate for West Virginia families and collaborate with lawmakers and community stakeholders.