Compliance and Enforcement Manager

Title: Compliance and Enforcement ManagerState Role Title: Salary Non-SpecifiedHiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $99,201 - $114,081, commensurate with education and experiencePay Band: UGAgency: VA Cannabis Control AuthorityLocation: VA Cannabis Control Authority/Positions will be located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.Agency Website: Type: General Public - G/This position is contingent upon the approval of pending legislative actions.Job DutiesThe Regional Compliance and Enforcement Manager oversees the implementation and enforcement of cannabis laws, regulations, and agency policies within the assigned region. The role ensures that licensed cannabis businesses operate safely, legally, and in alignment with public health and consumer protection standards. This position leads compliance monitoring, investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions, while supporting consistent regulatory oversight across cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail operations. The manager provides expert regulatory guidance, mitigates compliance risks, and promotes a culture of lawful and responsible cannabis activity.Cannabis Regulatory Compliance• Deep understanding of cannabis laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory frameworks.• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.• Skilled in identifying non compliance and determining appropriate enforcement responses.Enforcement & Investigations• Expertise in conducting regulatory investigations, evidence collection, and case documentation.• Ability to recommend sanctions, corrective actions, or license modifications/suspensions.• Skilled in coordinating with law enforcement, public health, and other regulatory partners.Inspection & Monitoring• Ability to oversee inspections of cannabis facilities, including cultivation, manufacturing, and retail.• Competency in evaluating security systems, inventory controls, seed to sale tracking, and product safety compliance.Leadership & Team Management• Ability to lead regional compliance officers, inspectors, and investigative staff.• Skilled in coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization.• Capacity to foster a professional, ethical, and accountable regulatory culture.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement• Strong communication skills for interacting with licensees, community partners, and government agencies.• Ability to deliver compliance training, regulatory updates, and public presentations.• Skilled in conflict resolution and managing sensitive or high risk situations.Analytical & Decision Making Skills• Ability to analyze complex regulatory issues and operational risks.• Skilled in preparing enforcement reports, case summaries, and recommendations.• Strong judgment in balancing regulatory integrity with fairness and due process.Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement• Ability to identify systemic compliance issues and recommend policy or process improvements.• Skilled in supporting statewide regulatory initiatives and program development.Minimum Qualifications• Cannabis regulatory frameworks, including licensing, product safety, packaging, labeling, and security requirements.• Administrative law, regulatory enforcement procedures, and due process requirements.• Public health and safety principles related to cannabis production and consumption.• Inspection protocols and investigative methodologies.• Conducting inspections, interviews, and investigations.• Writing clear, defensible reports and enforcement recommendations.• Data analysis, compliance monitoring, and trend identification.• Training, facilitation, and stakeholder communication.• Conflict resolution and negotiation.• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive regulatory matters.• Manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast paced regulatory environment.• Build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.• Interpret complex regulations and communicate them clearly to licensees.• Work independently and collaboratively across teams and agencies.Required Education and Experience• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory enforcement, investigations, or a related field.• Experience conducting inspections or investigations in a regulated industry.• Experience supervising or leading teams. • Experience working with legal, regulatory, or administrative processes.Additional ConsiderationsOptional / Preferred Education and Experience• Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, or related discipline.• Experience in cannabis regulation, enforcement, or compliance.• Experience in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental health, or other highly regulated sectors.• Experience with seed to sale tracking systems or cannabis inventory management.• Experience developing compliance training or regulatory guidance materials.Special InstructionsYou 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.Contact InformationName: Robin HollenbeckPhone: (804) 653-9490Email: 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.Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call (804)653-9490 for assistance. The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-04-02