Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager #00257

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program Manager leads Virginia's premier early-career leadership pipeline, shaping the program's direction and ensuring Fellows receive a premier introduction to public service in Richmond.

Based at the Department of Human Resource Management, this role combines talent development, partnership building, and data-driven strategy to deliver impactful rotations, onboarding, and cohort experiences for the Commonwealth's future state government leaders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering HR services including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment campaigns and onboarding for VMF Fellows.
• Design rotations and partnerships with state agencies.
• Oversee program operations, cohort experiences, and coaching.
• Analyze data to inform strategy and program evolution.
• Manage contracts, budget, and resources.

Skills

HR services delivery

program management

data analytics

relationship building

learning & coaching

Microsoft Office / Excel

virtual meetings

high school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Title: Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager #00257

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $76,000.00 - $86,000.0

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Richmond (City)

Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Lead a program that shapes the future of Virginia's state government. Inspire emerging leaders. Build a legacy.
The Department of Human Resource Management is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program Manager—a role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of talent development, partnership building, and mission-driven public service.
The VMF Program stands as the Commonwealth's premier early-career leadership pipeline, preparing the next generation of state government leaders through purposeful rotations, immersive learning, and coaching that transforms potential into impact. As Program Manager, you won't simply manage a program -you will shape its direction, elevate its influence, and ensure Fellows experience the best introduction to public service that Virginia has to offer.
As the guiding force behind the VMF Program, you will oversee its full lifecycle—from high-energy recruitment campaigns to meaningful cohort experiences, strategic rotation placement, stakeholder engagement, and program evolution informed by data and statewide workforce needs.
Your work will directly influence the future leadership capacity of the Commonwealth through responsibilities such as recruitment and onboarding; rotation design and agency partnerships; program operations and cohort experience; coaching, learning and development; data, evaluation, and strategy; contract, budget and resource management.
If you are energized by talent development, crafting experiences, leading programs, relationship building, problem solving, and organizing complex moving parts with clarity and calm, we would love for you to lead the VMF Program forward!

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience in delivering HR services including recruitment, selection, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR policy interpretation, compensation, workforce planning, and general HR operations. Demonstrated experience with rotational development programs, fellowships, or similar programs including early career recruitment and development. Experience successfully managing contracts and vendor relationships. Demonstrated experience conducting and evaluating HR related quantitative and qualitative analytics. Experience coaching and working with early-career professionals. Proven program or project management skills with ability to deliver successful outcomes. Proficiency with developing and delivering learning opportunities including training and other learning modalities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and virtual meeting/training tools. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in HR, business, public administration, behavioral sciences, education, or organizational development. HR or learning certifications Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). Experience working in state or other government human resource management. Ability to design dashboards or data visualizations. Experience using applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and program evaluation tools.

Special Instructions

This position does not provide sponsorship for visas or other authorization required to work in the United States.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to [phone]. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

"The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: [phone]

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 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.

Department of Human Resource Management 600 East Main Street, 17th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 [phone]

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time