Title: Director
Hiring Range: $219,805.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Joint Legis Audit & Review Com
Location: JLARC Office
Agency Website: https://jlarc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to the position of Director. JLARC conducts program evaluation, policy analysis, and oversight of state agencies on behalf of the Virginia General Assembly. JLARC’s goals are to provide the Virginia General Assembly with objective research, analysis, and recommendations to inform legislative decision making, ensure state agencies and programs operate as intended, and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of state government. JLARC comprises nine members of the House of Delegates and five members of the Senate. Approximately 30 full-time professional staff support the Commission and conduct its work.
The Director is responsible for ensuring that JLARC operates as a professional, non-partisan organization that is responsive to the oversight and research needs of the Commission and General Assembly. Duties of the Director include:
The Director is appointed by the Commission and confirmed by the General Assembly for a six-year term of office. The Director's salary is established by the General Assembly in the Appropriation Act and is currently set at $219,805
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field that requires similar research, analytical, and communications skills; ten years of experience in public policy research or program evaluation at the state government level; ten years of applicable management experience; and extensive knowledge of governmental processes and Virginia state government.
Desirable candidates will have proven leadership skills; exceptional integrity; objective and sound judgment; strong communication skills; strategic thinking ability; an exemplary reputation for communicating effectively with elected officials and their staff, agency and organizational leaders, and stakeholders; and a demonstrated track record of leadership in an organization composed of highly motivated and talented professional teams.
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.
To apply for the position, qualified applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to: jlarc.jobs@jlarc.virginia.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on November 16, 2026. Please note “Agency Director” in the subject line.
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission are equal opportunity employers.
Name: Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission
Phone: 804-371-0101
Email: jlarc.jobs@jlarc.virginia.gov
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.
