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:

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.