Assistant Director of Economic Development

Assistant Director of Economic Development

Salary

$110,076.71 - $209,145.74 Annually

Location

Ashburn, VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

27-00876

Department

Economic Development

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

139

• Description
• Benefits

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community - that's The Loudoun Difference.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE SEE RESUME WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

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Job Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

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.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.

Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.

Employer Loudoun County Government

Address 1 Harrison Street SE

Leesburg, Virginia, 20175

Phone 7037770213

Website www.loudoun.gov