Administrative Officer; DHS

Administrative Officer (DHS)

Job Description

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) within Arlington County Department of Human Services is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer. This leader will manage a division budget exceeding $30 million, provide strategic direction, and oversee operational and financial functions to promote sustainable, high‑quality care for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

• Budget development, operational management, and financial analysis
• Compliance and regulatory management across local, state, and federal systems
• Oversight of technology and system requirements for the division
• Recruitment management
• Direct supervision of three staff members (Management and Budget Specialist, Contracts Manager, Accounting Technician II)

• Formulate the budget and oversee financial management, procurement, and compliance processes
• Track expenditures and evaluate business processes to maximize revenue
• Perform supervisory duties through direct or indirect supervision
• Coordinate all contract and grant management and administration to ensure service effectiveness
• Maintain and implement policies, procedures, and systems for budget and finance operations
• Draft and submit County Board Reports on behalf of the division for funding, personnel appropriations, and policy changes
• Write, edit, and present reports and presentations to division and department leadership, other county departments, boards, commissions, and the public
• Participate fully in the Division's Senior Leadership Team, providing input on operations, policy needs, human resources, and budget analysis for short‑term and long‑range planning
• Facilitate strong partnerships with DHS stakeholders, including agency leadership, direct service staff, and service providers

• Professional financial management experience
• Systems thinker with innovative ideas, deep financial and programmatic analysis, and forecasting ability
• Experience serving as a special project coordinator for recurring and one‑time departmental and county‑wide initiatives
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting with competing demands, fixed deadlines, and a broad scope of responsibility
• Initiative, innovation, accuracy, accountability, critical thinking, flexibility, and interpersonal effectiveness committed to public service and advancing racial and social equity

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public/Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Significant and progressively responsible program administration and/or management experience, including budget development and analysis, fiscal tracking or reconciliation of accounts, and at least one other administrative function such as human resources, procurement, management analysis, program planning, performance measurement, or grants management

• Public sector budget and finance experience with program management and evaluation, information technology, human resources management, and government procurement
• Local government program experience involving management of State and Federal funds
• Master’s degree in Public/Business Administration

• Required cover letter and resume; failure to submit both results in removal from the competitive process
• Pre‑employment criminal records check, driving record, education, professional licensure, credit history, and federal background check;
  State of Virginia Central Registry check required
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license; permission to obtain driving record
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays; some telework available

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Administrative
• Industry: Government Administration

Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information on Arlington's family‑friendly benefits, visit the county website.