I should have clued in during the interview process that no one I talked to is a decision maker. It took several months to get an offer, although they kept me "warm" during the process. The recruiter and all the interviewers lied about several job aspects. BEWARE of what they tell you in the process.
The person who was to ultimately be my boss couldn't make the time to meet with me, although several people that I wouldn't work with at all did interview. At the time I thought that it was because he was so busy, but now I know that he's simply not interested.
In hindsight, I realize that I was lied to about the job at all levels. I'm still unsure why this position exists and regret this detour in my career, although the paycheck is pretty good for doing nothing all day.