WIOA Governance Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #03218

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a WIOA Governance Manager at the Central Office. The role focuses on WIOA Title I and III performance, reporting, compliance, and policy guidance to ensure timely, accurate federal reporting and to support local boards and staff with consistent answers.

The position requires extensive knowledge of federal workforce programs, strong policy-writing skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple contributors under fixed deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience administering, monitoring, or providing policy guidance for WIOA Title I or Title III programs.
• Experience coordinating federal grant reporting or performance reporting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations, policy, guidance letters, and board materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate WIOA performance, annual reporting and compliance.
• Provide policy technical assistance to local boards, partners, and staff.

Skills

WIOA Title I

Policy guidance

Grant reporting

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Title: WIOA Governance Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #03218

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

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

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The WIOA Governance Manager is Virginia Works' central point for WIOA Title I and Title III performance, annual, and finance reporting; compliance; and policy technical assistance. This position makes sure the Commonwealth meets every federal reporting deadline accurately and that local workforce boards, partners, and staff get consistent, well-sourced answers to WIOA questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience administering, monitoring, or providing policy guidance for WIOA Title I or Title III programs, or comparable federal workforce programs. Experience coordinating federal grant reporting or performance reporting. Experience developing written policy or technical assistance materials. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal program statutes, regulations, and guidance applicable to statewide workforce or grant‑funded programs; of performance accountability requirements, including key performance indicators, reporting structures, timelines, and data validation procedures; of federal grant management principles and requirements, including cost rules and administrative standards. Skill in reading federal regulations and translating them into clear, practical guidance. Skill in project management across many contributors and fixed deadlines. Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations, policy, guidance letters, and board materials. Demonstrated ability to explain complex rules to audiences ranging from front‑line case managers to board members. Demonstrated ability to build trusted working relationships with local boards while holding a compliance line.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of WIOA Titles I and/or III, the WIOA final rules, and ETA guidance (TEGLs and TENs); of WIOA performance accountability: the primary indicators, PIRL, reporting timelines, and data validation; of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) as applied to workforce grants. Experience with Title I and/or Wagner-Peyser programs. Experience at a state workforce agency, local workforce board, or U.S. DOL ETA. Experience supporting federal monitoring reviews or audits. Familiarity with Virginia's workforce system and its local workforce areas.

Special Instructions

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.

DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. 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.