GO Virginia Program Administrator (Econ Dev & Community Vitality)

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a GO Virginia Program Administrator to support the administration of GO Virginia, a program that promotes regional cooperation and economic growth throughout Virginia. The role helps ensure grant-funded projects are administered responsibly, regional priorities are supported, and public investments produce measurable results. The administrator works with regional councils, local governments, educational institutions, industry representatives, state agencies, grant applicants, and funded partners to support the delivery of economic development initiatives.

The position provides technical assistance and guidance on program policies and funding requirements, coordinates grant agreements and documentation, monitors deadlines and project progress, and helps resolve implementation challenges. It reviews applications and project data, evaluates program performance and impact, prepares reports and recommendations, and maintains accurate records using grant management systems and Microsoft Office tools. The role also supports productive partnerships and communicates program expectations through written materials, meetings, public speaking, and outreach. Independent travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of regional economic development principles.
• Skill in producing clear, professional written communication and delivering effective verbal communication to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills to review and evaluate program applications, interpret project data, identify issues or trends, and support program decisions.
• Ability to interpret policy, regulations, and legislative changes and produce clear, actionable, well-reasoned program guidance.
• Demonstrated experience providing targeted technical assistance and consultative, stakeholder-focused services while maintaining collaborative relationships with regional partners and grant applicants.
• Experience using grant management systems and related reporting tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, to produce accurate data and reports.
• Considerable experience supporting program operations, evaluating performance, coordinating resources, and monitoring grant-funded activities.
• Direct experience managing multiple grant cycles, deadlines, and documentation requirements accurately and with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience working with government programs, grant-funded initiatives, or economic and workforce development programs.
• Basic knowledge of GO Virginia statutes, policies, guidelines, and grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and project information, identify trends or potential concerns, and develop recommendations to support informed decisions.
• Interpret policies, regulations, program guidelines, and legislative changes, and explain their application to regional partners.
• Coordinate grant agreements, manage documentation, monitor deadlines, and handle multiple grant cycles and priorities.
• Track project milestones and outcomes, analyze program impact, and use grant management systems and Microsoft Office tools to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Answer questions and provide tailored technical assistance to grant applicants and regional partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and find solutions.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and position papers, and present information and recommendations through meetings, public speaking, and outreach.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships and open communication while promoting transparency and accountability.
• Travel independently, including occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

• Veterans hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of military, National Guard, or Reserve service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed