Manager of Special Projects & Priority Initiatives - #BPD00002

Title: Manager of Special Projects & Priority Initiatives - #BPD00002

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary is $70,000 commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Board People w/Disabilities

Location: Board Ppl with Disabilities

Agency Website: https://www.vbpd.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VBPD creates change to help people with developmental disabilities. People with disabilities are in charge of their own lives. They choose how they live, learn, work and play.

Job Duties:

To make the VBPD mission a reality through raising awareness of advocacy, policy development, capacity building, leadership training, grants, and constituent support.

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is seeking a Manager of Special Projects & Priority Initiatives to serve in a primary leadership role with the Executive Director managing priority special projects and initiatives. The candidate will provide independent leadership and direction, including but not limited to research, strategic planning, disability policy/legislation, and project management. The candidate will also advise the Director on complex programs, policies, issues, procedures, and relevant information pertaining to special projects and other assignments.

Supports the agency with data-driven decision-making. Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis. Creates clear and compelling data visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and decision-makers. Ensures projects stay on track according to agree upon activities and timelines. Communicates with diverse constituencies and stakeholders, ensuring engagement and transparency.

Will represent the Director on behalf of the VBPD in various interagency meetings, work groups, or other arenas with multiple constituencies. Leads and participates in advisory and other workgroups within and outside the agency. Works collaboratively in these efforts with the Executive Director and other Board staff as necessary. Provides support in developing VBPD reports, including research, writing, and editing as assigned. Provides staff support, as assigned, to Board standing committee (s) and/or other Board committees or workgroup(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience -

Experience in program and strategic planning processes and implementation and in project management and program monitoring, and in policy and legislative analysis. Knowledge and/or experience with easy read/plain language strategies and cultural and linguistic competence. Experience with project and data management software. Knowledge of disability policy, services, and systems.

Skills/Abilities-

Exceptional writing, editing, and public presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse external constituencies, including high level government and legislative officials, advocacy and consumer groups, and others.

Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience in successful management of multiple projects and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to analyze data from multiple sources and communicate results of these analyses. Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills.

Demonstrated ability to make sound recommendations and decisions. Works collaboratively with public and private advocacy and state agency stakeholders on issues of mutual concern regarding persons with developmental and other disabilities. Engages in legislative and policy coalitions as determined appropriate, consistent with the tenets of the DD Act. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

Additional Considerations:

Knowledge of and/or experience with the disability community. Experience working with Boards and Advisory Councils.

Special Instructions:

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

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.