Assistant Director of Economic Development

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The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is currently seeking a talented, highly qualified executive to serve as Assistant Director in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The Assistant Director will serve on the Department's Executive Team with the Executive Director and the Deputy Director. The Assistant Director will oversee the planning and execution of the business attraction and retention programs, with a special emphasis on new transit-oriented developments.

The Assistant Director's primary responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring high-quality attraction and retention prospect pipelines
* Converting projects into "wins"
* Cultivating a high-achieving business development team
* Creating an impactful international business attraction strategy
* Implementing an industry cluster strategy that responds to the market
* Maintaining strong relationships with external organizations and partners
* Staffing the Economic Development Advisory Commission
* Managing the lifecycle of incentives from initial review through performance tracking

Additional management duties will include, but are not limited to, providing performance direction, feedback, mentoring, coaching and training to senior level program managers and assisting with performance plans and assessments; promoting a positive and productive work environment which creates a culture that values employees, teamwork and collaboration.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Master's degree in business, Public Administration or department- related area. Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role preferably in a government setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. IEDC certification preferred.

Employment is contingent upon successful background checks to include criminal, credit, and driving record checks.

The Assistant Director should have experience with:
* Building and maintaining productive relationships with corporate and community stakeholders.
* Leading complex initiatives or special projects.
* Managing budgets.
* Presenting to public entities or governing bodies.
* Using Customer Relationship Management software
* Understanding complex policies and regulations

Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work as required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.