Grants Project Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #R0023

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement seeks a Grants Project Manager to provide statewide leadership, oversee grant administration, and coordinate complex project activities for Virginia Works.

You will plan, monitor, and evaluate grant-funded programs to ensure ETA and state compliance, manage schedules and reporting, and collaborate with employers, apprenticeship sponsors, and educational partners. This is a restricted, funded position with on-site work initially.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of workforce development systems, 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.
• PMP certification or comparable project management credential.

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide leadership, project management, administration, and coordination for Virginia Works' grant administration.
• Serves as the Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating grant-funded activities to ensure ETA compliance.
• Oversees RAISE initiative and supports statewide expansion of programs through grant administration, employer engagement, outreach, monitoring, and technical assistance.

Job description

Title

Grants Project Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #R0023

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.

This is a restricted position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of required funding.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

Background Check

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

Work Authorization

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 U.S.

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.

Disability Accommodations

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.

Telework eligibility

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.

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Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time