EIA Program Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #03452
About The Position
Serves as EIA Program Manager of LMI and BLS programs. Provides technical supervision of programs, staff, and administrative functions; oversees production, analysis and dissemination of LMI and BLS information, products, publications, reports, and surveys; and ensures appropriate responses to data requests are provided to various parties, website areas are functional and current, and activities comply with applicable requirements. Contributes to continuous development of products and services; serves as designee to Director; provides input on policy development and implementation; and serves as legislative liaison, reviewing legislative and other changes and makes recommendations to address. Guides the development, execution, and continuous improvement of analytical programs that support statewide workforce, labor market, and economic intelligence priorities. Responsibilities include directing data integration projects, managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating cross agency collaborations, and translating complex economic insights into actionable guidance for policymakers, business leaders, and workforce partners. The role ensures the division delivers timely, accurate, and policy relevant analysis that strengthens Virginia’s workforce and economic development strategies.
Requirements
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in management principles and practices.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in economy and economic conditions.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in statistical analysis and economic theory, methodologies, and models.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in quantitative analysis and quality assurance techniques.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in audio-visual presentation and production control techniques, principles, and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong program management and evaluation skills.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong research skills.
- Demonstrated strong statistical analysis skills.
- Demonstrated strong computer skills (e.g., statistical software packages and systems, such as Excel, Access, and IMPLAN).
- Demonstrated ability to manage statewide programs, professional staff and administrative issues.
- Demonstrated ability to design and conduct research projects and studies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage data analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex economic and labor market data.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct training and make formal presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable experience managing BLS or LMI programs.
- Considerable experience working with labor market, statistical & economic data in Virginia.
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Responsibilities
- Oversees production, analysis and dissemination of LMI and BLS information, products, publications, reports, and surveys.
- Ensures appropriate responses to data requests are provided to various parties.
- Ensures website areas are functional and current.
- Ensures activities comply with applicable requirements.
- Contributes to continuous development of products and services.
- Serves as designee to Director.
- Provides input on policy development and implementation.
- Serves as legislative liaison, reviewing legislative and other changes and makes recommendations to address.
- Guides the development, execution, and continuous improvement of analytical programs that support statewide workforce, labor market, and economic intelligence priorities.
- Directs data integration projects.
- Manages stakeholder relationships.
- Coordinates cross agency collaborations.
- Translates complex economic insights into actionable guidance for policymakers, business leaders, and workforce partners.
- Ensures the division delivers timely, accurate, and policy relevant analysis that strengthens Virginia’s workforce and economic development strategies.
Benefits
- The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
- 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.
- Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Language assistance services are available and free of charge.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
