Director of Tax Adjudication and Resolution

Title: Director of Tax Adjudication and Resolution

State Role Title: Policy And Planning Manager II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Legal Affairs of the Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking a policy, accounting, legal or other professional to serve as the Director of Tax Adjudication and Resolution.


As the Director of Tax Adjudication and Resolution you will:

Direct the operations of the Tax Adjudication division, including oversight of administrative hearings, appeals, and dispute resolution processes.

Ensure compliance with Virginia state tax laws, administrative procedures, and due process requirements

Supervise and mentor a team of Tax Law Analysts and administrative staff

Review and issue final determinations or recommendations in complex or precedent-setting tax cases

Collaborate with legal counsel, policy staff, and tax administration units to ensure consistent interpretation and application of tax laws

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance standards for adjudication processes

Represent the Department in legislative, interagency, or public forums related to tax adjudication and appeals

Monitor trends in tax litigation and recommend statutory or regulatory changes as needed

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule with 1 days remote (Friday) and 4 days in office per week.

This position is located in our Main Street Center office in Richmond, Virginia.

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience.



As a member of our team, you can expect additional benefits such as: 

12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! 

Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.

Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.


At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local taxation, tax law, administrative law, and adjudicatory procedures

Supervisory experience, including managing administrative functions of a team

Legal experience, including advising senior leadership on legal matters

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent legal writing, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Familiarity with case management systems and digital adjudication tools

Additional Considerations

Experience managing a tax controversy function within a state or federal agency

Active Bar license in Virginia or another state strongly preferred

Experience with Offers in Compromise

Advanced knowledge, education and/or certifications in administrative adjudication or mediation

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.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.

All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.


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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov