Title: Director of Finance and Administration - CF808

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $98,535 - $163,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location: Dept of Forensic Science

Agency Website: www.dfs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

This position is open to current State employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science has experienced record growth and is currently in construction of a new state-of-the-art facility in Hanover County. Once completed, this Facility will house staff from the Central Laboratory, Director’s Office, Administrative Offices, and the Office of the Medical Examiner, currently located in Richmond. The transition is anticipated for First Quarter 2026.

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented Director of Finance and Administration to join the agency’s leadership team. This position, reporting directly to the Agency Director, will collaborate closely with agency management to provide financial expertise and strategic guidance to support the achievement of the agency’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, the position will provide leadership, oversight, and supervision over Finance, Procurement, and Grant Management operations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations while also working to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and customer service. Occasional overnight travel is required, and the employee will provide their own transportation as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Management level experience directing staff involved with accounting, financial management, compliance assurance, procurement and/or grant management.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, financial reporting, budget development and execution, and strategic planning as implemented by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Extensive knowledge of state procurement and property rules and federal grant management requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of the Virginia legislative and regulatory processes, state appropriation and allotment procedures, and applicable rules promulgated by Central State Agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Possess excellent communication skills, to include verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, in addition to being able to apply them with agency employees of all levels and with external customers.
• Possess time management, organization, and customer service skills to ensure projects and tasks are completed timely and accurately.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis, draw logical conclusions, and effectively communicate the results.
• Ability to both develop and interpret policy, develop procedures, and apply knowledge of effective business practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment and address complex issues with minimal or no supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation.

Additional Considerations

• Professional Certification such as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) or Virginia Contracting Master Officer (VCM).
• Considerable experience with Commonwealth of Virginia systems including but not limited to: Cardinal Financials (FIN), Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM), eVA, and Performance Budgeting (PB).
• Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures and agency operations.

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.

The Department of Forensic Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified. The Department strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically, through this website, no later than the position’s closing date stated in the announcement. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume and required transcripts (if applicable).

Applicants needing accommodations during the application and/or interview process may contact the Human Resource office at 804-786-0150 or dfshumanresource@dfs.virginia.gov for additional information. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

DFS does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Background Investigation: Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a background investigation to include a fingerprint-based criminal history check. Selected candidate(s) must provide a DNA sample via a buccal swab (saliva sample) and successfully pass a drug test. Reference checks will be conducted to include contact with current/previous supervisors.

Employment Eligibility Verification: DFS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Economic Interest Statement: The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests form pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114, as a condition of employment. Additionally, the statement is to be filed annually by February 1. The selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 60 days of employment and every two years thereafter.

Contact Information

Name: Tracey Kazelskis

Phone: 804-588-4000

Email: Tracey.Kazelskis@dfs.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.