The Executive Director role serves as the chief executive officer for North Carolina's Office of Indigent Defense Services, a statewide agency dedicated to ensuring quality legal representation for indigent defendants. The position involves strategic leadership to expand and modernize the public defense system, including the implementation of long-term plans and the integration of emerging technologies. Key responsibilities encompass managing a substantial budget, overseeing fiscal operations, advocating for legislative needs, and providing administrative direction to staff and Chief Public Defenders. This opportunity appeals to leaders committed to justice reform, offering the chance to shape policy and improve systems that protect constitutional rights. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and extensive defense experience, with the position based within the state judicial branch framework.