Grants Project Manager (Central Office/Henrico)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $77,625 - $98,325

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: Dept of Workforce Dev and Adv

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides statewide leadership, project management, administration, and coordination for Virginia Works' implementation of grant administration. Serves as the Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating grant-funded activities to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) grant requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and Virginia Works policies and procedures. The position oversees implementation of the Registered Apprenticeship Incentive for Sector Expansion (RAISE) initiative and supports statewide expansion of programs through grant administration, employer engagement, outreach, monitoring, and technical assistance activities. This position serves as a primary liaison for grant administration and collaborates with Virginia Works leadership, Registered Apprenticeship Consultants (RACs), employers, apprenticeship intermediaries, workforce partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to advance Virginia's Workforce development strategy. The position is responsible for coordinating project schedules, deliverables, reporting, performance monitoring, and program implementation to ensure grant-funded activities are effectively managed, appropriately documented, and aligned with the Commonwealth's commitments, while promoting accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of federal grant resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of workforce development systems, Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), work-based learning, employer engagement, and apprenticeship expansion strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant administration, project management practices, performance measurement, reporting requirements, and related federal and state regulations.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor complex projects, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply grant guidance, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, apprenticeship sponsors, intermediaries, workforce partners, educational institutions, and government agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting and engagement with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in project management, reporting, and data management systems.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of high demand industries, apprentice occupations, and strategies supporting Registered Apprenticeship expansion.
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements, performance reporting, and compliance for workforce or apprenticeship programs, particularly U.S. DOL ETA grants.
• Experience in workforce development, education, economic development, or related public sector programs, including Registered Apprenticeship and work-based learning initiatives.
• Experience managing federally funded workforce or employment and training grants and coordinating multi stakeholder projects across federal, state, local, and private partners.
• Familiarity with Virginia’s workforce development system and collaboration among workforce, education, employer, and apprenticeship partners.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management credential.

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. The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement 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 and receive preference in the hiring process. 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. DWDA 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. The DWDA 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: DWDA 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. Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711 Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. Employees are not permitted to begin teleworking until they have completed 90 days of employment. Telework eligibility and approval may only be considered after this initial period of on-site work.