City Manager, City of Falls Church, VA

The City of Falls Church, Virginia is searching for its next City Manager to lead one of Northern Virginia's most distinctive communities. Known as "The Little City," Falls Church is a 2.2-square-mile independent city just six miles from the nation's capital, home to approximately 16,000 residents, top-rated public schools, and a deeply engaged citizenry where over 90% of residents rate their quality of life as high.

This is a chief executive role with real breadth. The City Manager reports to a seven-member City Council and oversees approximately 252 FTEs across all municipal functions, including finance, police, public works, development services, recreation and parks, and economic development.

The position comes at a pivotal moment. The next City Manager will guide continued growth while preserving the small-town character residents value. The ideal candidate brings a generalist municipal management background, a collaborative leadership style, and comfort working with a highly engaged governing body. Experience as a city manager, assistant/deputy city manager, or equivalent senior executive is expected. Familiarity with Virginia local government operations is an asset.

This is a community where residents know their City Manager by name, people cheer for City staff in the Memorial Day Parade, and showing up at the Farmers Market matters. If you are a leader who values authenticity, public service, and the challenge of managing a sophisticated small city in one of the country's most dynamic regions, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning June 23, 2026.

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The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.