Title: Corrections Administration Manager Senior: Central Administration #00443
State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $80,688.00 - $149,271.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Corrections Administration Manager provides executive‑level leadership and strategic oversight for major functions within the Division of Administration, serving as a key advisor to the Deputy Director for Administration. The role oversees Central Administration unit including ACA Accreditation, FOIA and Records Management, and Grants Administration ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strong operational support across the agency.
This position leads high‑priority strategic initiatives and projects, turning executive direction into actionable plans and driving continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with executive leaders, correctional operations, and external partners, the Manager promotes data‑informed decision‑making, strengthens accountability, and advances modernization efforts. Additionally, the position represents the Deputy Director on assigned initiatives, guides cross‑functional workgroups, and manages complex projects to support emerging organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive experience managing administrative, operational, or business functions in a correctional system, state government agency, or other large, complex public sector organization.
Experience leading teams, managing multiple programs or business functions, and overseeing complex projects or organizational initiatives.
Knowledge of administrative operations such as budgeting, finance, human resources, procurement, records management, grants administration, or related business functions.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience developing and implementing operational improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen accountability, and support organizational goals.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and effectively communicate requirements to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with executive leadership, managers, employees, government agencies, and external partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to evaluate operations, prepare reports, and support executive decision-making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and executive correspondence.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently on sensitive or high-profile assignments.
Ability to successfully complete Virginia Conflict of Interest requirements in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Additional Considerations
Advanced knowledge, training, certification, or experience in public administration, business administration, public safety, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Familiarity with Commonwealth of Virginia policies, systems, and administrative processes.
Demonstrated knowledge of VADOC operations, organizational structure, policies, and operating procedures.
Experience supporting executive operations, strategic planning, organizational modernization, operational analysis, or enterprise project implementation within a large governmental or public sector environment.
Experience with performance reporting, process improvement, budgeting, operational coordination, or administrative management functions.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804)317-2180
Email: Emailed applications will not be accepted.
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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
