Grant Lifecycle Specialist — Community Development

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health insurance (Dental/Medical/Vison

Sick, Family/Personal, Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Disability Plans (Short and Long Term)

Retirement and Savings Plans

Life and Long-Term Care Insurance

Telework-Eligible Commonwealth of VA

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Program Administrator to manage a portfolio of grant programs across the Commonwealth. You’ll be the primary contact for assigned grantees, guiding compliance, performance, and timely delivery.

This role covers programs like CDBG, ARC, LHR, and HOME, requiring travel within Virginia, collaboration with local governments, nonprofits, and consultants, and a commitment to delivering meaningful community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise knowledge in grant administration, project management, compliance monitoring, contracting, budgeting, and grant closeout processes to ensure efficient and compliant program delivery.
• Ability to quickly develop and apply advanced knowledge of assigned housing, community development, and economic development programs, including program requirements, operational processes, and performance expectations.
• Ability to travel independently, including occasional day and overnight travel, to conduct on‑site monitoring, provide technical assistance, attend trainings, and support program operations as required.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and public‑speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex program information to diverse audiences, including grantees, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced research, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations to enhance program outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant technology platforms to manage workflows, prepare reports, analyze data, and support program operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with communities, grantees, governmental entities, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support successful program implementation.
• Skilled in working independently, exercising sound judgment, and providing well‑supported recommendations related to project execution, program compliance, and process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and/or local laws, regulations, and funding requirements to assigned projects to ensure full compliance throughout all phases of program administration.
• Experience assessing project performance, financial documentation, organizational capacity, and compliance information to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and support effective program delivery.
• Experience providing clear, effective technical assistance and training to diverse audiences using various methodologies, including written guidance, in‑person sessions, virtual platforms, and one‑on‑one support.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted resource for grantees by providing guidance, technical assistance, and support throughout the life of their projects.
• Navigate the details by interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and funding requirements to help ensure compliance.
• Solve problems and find solutions by researching issues, analyzing information, identifying trends, and making well supported recommendations.
• Keep projects moving by managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Build lasting partnerships with communities, grantees, local governments, nonprofits, consultants, and other stakeholders to support successful projects and sustainable community outcomes.
• Help turn plans into progress by monitoring project implementation and ensuring required benefits are delivered on time and within budget.
• Get out into the communities you serve through onsite monitoring visits, technical assistance, training, and other activities, including occasional day and overnight travel throughout Virginia
• Make things better by identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen program delivery, and enhance outcomes for the communities DHCD serves.

Skills

Grant administration

Project management

Compliance monitoring

Contracting

Budgeting

Grant closeout processes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Program Administrator to manage a portfolio of grant programs across the Commonwealth. You’ll be the primary contact for assigned grantees, guiding compliance, performance, and timely delivery.

This role covers programs like CDBG, ARC, LHR, and HOME, requiring travel within Virginia, collaboration with local governments, nonprofits, and consultants, and a commitment to delivering meaningful community outcomes.