Executive Search for Civic Leaders
JANE Executive Search understands the unique leadership needs of civic institutions and government agencies. Whether municipal, state, or federal, public sector organizations require leaders who are not only operationally strong but also mission-aligned, politically astute, and deeply committed to public service.
We’ve supported executive searches across a range of government functions, including labor, infrastructure, human services, information technology and digital transformation. Our work with city departments, independent oversight bodies, and public-sector collaboratives has taught us that successful public leaders must earn trust, build consensus, and deliver on both policy and performance.
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See how we helped this top 10 city navigate a high-stakes search for an Executive Director of police oversight.
📄 Download PDFWhy government executive search requires a different approach:
- Multi-stakeholder governance – Government searches often require balancing the input of elected officials, department heads, boards, and community representatives.
- Public accountability – Every search unfolds in a context of transparency, public scrutiny, and the need for inclusive engagement.
- Complex operational environments – The right leader must be able to navigate bureaucracy, lead systems change, and drive measurable public value.
Our Approach
At JANE, we take a structured, human-centered approach to civic hiring. We begin by aligning with stakeholders on the strategic goals for the role, then lead a rigorous sourcing, assessment, and selection process designed to attract, identify, and hire values-aligned, high-performing leaders.
We are especially skilled at:
- Engaging diverse stakeholder groups to surface core priorities
- Designing equitable, predictable hiring processes in compliance with public-sector norms
- Assessing candidates’ ability to thrive in mission-critical, politically complex environments
Learn more about our Executive Search Process.
Positions We’ve Filled
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• Executive Directors • Commissioners • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) • Chief Information Officer (CIO) • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) • Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) |
• Program Directors • Compliance Officers • Division Chiefs • Director of Labor • Deputy Directors • Department Directors |
