Grant Project Manager

Title: Grant Project Manager 

State Role Title: 13-1199

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office - Henrico, VA

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Come join our team at the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWDA)! In 2023, bipartisan legislation consolidated a dozen workforce development programs and data systems from various existing Commonwealth of Virginia agencies to create the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWDA), known as Virginia Works. On July 1, 2024, Virginia Works stood up as an independent agency dedicated to creating, sustaining, and retaining a highly skilled workforce, and committed to making sure Virginia Works for everyone.

Provides management, supervision, and program oversight to ensure deliverables and activities comply with grant requirements. Promotes program and activities to solicit and add new apprenticeship participants statewide. Creates and manages the grants management and goal attainment and implementation schedule, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met. Conducts and/or oversees liaison work with the DOL Employment and Training Administration, maintains project related data and database, and prepares and submits performance reports. Works closely with finance staff to process grant application and forms. Works closely with procurement staff to create and process a request for proposal to obtain an appropriate grant reporting system. Serves as subject matter expert to integrate work with other partners (e.g., select colleges and other state agencies).

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of grant management practices to include related procurement, fiscal, planning, and reporting processes; workforce and registered apprenticeship programs; and work-based learning models.
• Strong computer, oral and written communication, grants management, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze data; prepare grant related reports; effectively supervise staff; manage grants activities to ensure program compliance; market and promote program activities.

Additional Considerations

• Education, training, and/or experience related to business, accounting, marketing, economics, or related field.
• Experience managing large grant-funded projects with a proven record of accomplishment and with marketing and promoting a voluntary program with multiple industry and governmental partners.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license; occasional travel, sometimes overnight, is required.

• Experience in federal grants administration, reporting, and compliance and/or experience and knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs.

Special Instructions

You 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.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Virginia Works does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: Virginia Works will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In 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.