Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental/Medical/Vision plans

Leave (Sick, Personal, Annual, etc.)

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Disability Plans (Short/Long Term)

Retirement and Savings Plans

Life and Long-Term Care Insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Program Manager (Community Development and Housing) to lead and oversee housing and community development programs, including the CDBG program, across Virginia. You will supervise staff, manage grants and compliance, and collaborate with local governments, nonprofits, and federal partners to maximize outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, program planning, and continuous improvement, with telework eligibility and statewide travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of people-management techniques including staff coaching and performance management.
• Strong data collection, management, and analysis with reporting capabilities.
• Ability to prepare technical presentations and deliver complex technical assistance.
• Experience forging strategic partnerships with stakeholders and sponsors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with multi-priority management.
• Progressive leadership experience directing and developing professional staff.
• Expertise applying federal, state, and local laws and funding requirements to programs.
• Experience administering large housing/community development grants and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of housing and community development programs (CDBG).
• Supervise and develop staff in a collaborative, accountable team environment.
• Oversee grant administration, budgets, contracts, reporting, and project tracking.
• Interpret regulations and funding requirements to ensure compliant delivery.
• Build partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and agencies across VA.
• Provide technical assistance and training to grantees and partners.
• Monitor performance and identify improvements to strengthen delivery and outcomes.
• Review program and financial data, prepare reports and executive summaries.
• Develop program guidance, procedures, and policies for consistency and accountability.
• Travel statewide for site visits, training, and stakeholder meetings; valid license required.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Technical presentations

Partnership building

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Grant budgeting

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Title: Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $85K-$100K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Dept of Housing and Comm Dev

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!
Join the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Join DHCD in helping communities across Virginia thrive. As a Program Manager, you’ll lead the implementation and oversight of housing and community development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant program. You’ll provide leadership to staff, oversee grant administration and compliance, support program planning and improvement, and work closely with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal partners. Through strong collaboration, thoughtful program management, and a focus on meaningful outcomes, you’ll help ensure public resources are used effectively to support safe, affordable housing and vibrant communities throughout the Commonwealth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the implementation of housing and community development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and innovative team environment.
• Oversee grant administration, program compliance, budgets, contracts, reporting, and project tracking to ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations, funding requirements, and program policies to support compliant and effective program delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders across Virginia.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, training, and support to grantees and community partners to help them successfully implement programs.
• Monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions that strengthen program delivery and outcomes.
• Review program and financial data, prepare reports and presentations, and provide leadership with timely information and recommendations.
• Support the development of program guidance, procedures, and policies that promote consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Travel throughout Virginia to conduct site visits, provide technical assistance and training, engage with community partners, and other agency needs. A valid drivers license is required.

Why Join DHCD

At DHCD, your work has a direct impact on communities across Virginia. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating stronger, more vibrant communities and expanding access to safe, affordable housing and economic opportunity. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career, take on meaningful leadership responsibilities, and expand your expertise while working alongside professionals across housing, community development, and government. Through collaboration with local communities, nonprofits, and state and federal partners, you’ll help turn resources into lasting results. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your skills to public service and help ensure resources are used effectively to meet the needs of Virginians. DHCD proudly welcomes veterans and veteran spouses and values the skills, leadership, and experience they bring to public service.

This position is telework-eligible and adheres to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s telework policy 1.61

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits/incentives include

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental/Medical/Vision plans
• Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Military, and Community Service Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Disability Plans (Short and Long Term)
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Life and Long-Term Care Insurance

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently for onsite monitoring, training, stakeholder meetings, program activities, and other agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of people‑management techniques, including staff coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, workload planning, and fostering effective team collaboration.
• Exceptional skills in data collection, management, and analysis, enabling insightful data interpretation, comprehensive report compilation, and informed recommendations using relevant software.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering technical presentations, providing complex technical assistance, and designing impactful training workshops, facilitating capacity-building efforts.
• Strong skillset in forging strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders, enhancing program effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple priorities with a focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Progressive leadership and supervision experience, including directing, evaluating, training, and developing professional staff.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and funding requirements for community development, economic development, and housing grant‑funded initiatives.
• Extensive experience administering large‑scale housing and community development grants for local governments, nonprofit organizations, and/or community‑based entities. Including contract management. internal controls, and program budgeting.
• Key compliance and risk management experience, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, corrective action development, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and funding requirements.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requirements preferred.
• Prior experience managing federal or state housing/community development grants of significant scale (e.g., multimillion-dollar portfolios).

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.

Background and Reference Checks

Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3

If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations

Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion

DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees, and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A.

Email: [e-mail]

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. 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.