State Chief of Staff

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Trades and Operations

Title: State Chief of Staff

State Role Title: General and Operations Managers

Hiring Range: $190,000 - $195,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

Provides leadership and coordination of agency operations in support of agency head, coordinates all Personnel and Administrative operations, interagency operations, leadership oversight of STARBASE Programs, interagency operations, legislative efforts, State evaluations and reports, and State Boards and Commissions.

Directs and oversees the day-to-day administration, coordination, planning, development, execution and supervision of Administration, Operations, Human Resource Management, Legislative, and related liaison operations.

This position is based out of Richmond, VA at the Defense Supply Center - Richmond (DSCR). The incumbent of this position will be required to travel throughout the Commonwealth regularly, occasionally overnight. Telework for this position is only allowable in the event of an emergency.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have previously served in the army at the rank of Colonel (O-6) or equivalent rank in another military branch or higher;

Extensive leadership experience in Senior Virginia National Guard Military operations;

Extensive experience in senior leadership management and capabilities;

Ability to formulate detailed plans, processes, and advise senior leaders on the direction to proceed;

Ability to hold a Secret clearance;

Demonstrated ability at leading change, leading people, strategic planning, and building coalitions;

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills;

Must be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience in a high level of management in State Government preferred;

Joint staff and Brigade Command experience preferred;

Senior level State Agency operations experience preferred.

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.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

A Real ID or combination of acceptable documents is required for entry onto Fort Pickett and all other Federal Installations;

Adherence to all requirements of the Agency's Common Access Card (CAC) process inclusive of a favorable Federal Background Check is required.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment;

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: [email protected]

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.

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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