Grants Project Manager; Office​/Henrico) #R0023

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

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.

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.

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.

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