Title: Professional Standards Program Manager: Central Administration #01601

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $67,519.00 - $110,731.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Provides high‑level operational leadership, program oversight, and strategic project management for agency-wide professional standards, compliance, and accreditation functions within the Division of Professional Standards. This position ensures effective, compliant, and data-driven delivery of operational programs across all VADOC divisions, supporting the Department’s public safety mission through accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The Professional Standards Program Manager ensures consistent operational performance, policy compliance, and alignment with evidence‑based and nationally recognized correctional standards. The position leads cross-functional initiatives and enterprise-level projects designed to modernize VADOC operations, enhance organizational performance, and strengthen outcomes across institutions, administrative units, reentry services, support operations, and community-facing programs.
Working in close partnership with senior leadership, Regional Administrators, Wardens, Superintendents, and HQ division directors, the position advances system performance through analytics, process improvement, disciplined operational management, and structured compliance oversight. Engages constructively with supervision, integrates feedback, and completes additional duties as assigned to support agency operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of Virginia corrections operations, relevant federal and state laws, and VADOC policies, procedures, and operational standards. Demonstrated experience applying evidence‑based practices, performance management strategies, and compliance methodologies within a large and complex organizational environment. Skilled in audit and inspection methods, accreditation readiness (ACA, with PREA standards familiarity preferred), corrective action planning, and policy implementation. Strong analytical, writing, reporting, and communication skills, including the ability to produce executive‑level briefings and data-driven assessments. Ability to lead and manage complex projects and collaborate effectively across organizational levels and functional areas. Ability to interpret policy, model professional conduct, and build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Advanced training, certification, or experience in criminal justice, public safety, compliance, or related fields. Experience developing, implementing, evaluating, or overseeing agency-wide standards, compliance programs, or operational initiatives. Experience in planning, budgeting, operational analysis, or administrative management in a large governmental organization. Certifications such as ACA Auditor, PREA training, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or quality/compliance credentials. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide strategic projects or large-scale operational improvement efforts. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 résumé.

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: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.