GO Virginia Program Administrator (Econ Dev & Community Vitality)
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a GO Virginia Program Administrator to support administration of GO Virginia, a program that promotes regional cooperation and economic growth throughout the Commonwealth. The role helps ensure grant-funded projects are administered responsibly, regional priorities are supported, and public investments produce measurable results. The Program Administrator works with regional councils, local governments, educational institutions, industry representatives, state agencies, grant applicants, and funded partners. The role provides technical assistance and guidance on program policies and funding requirements, helps resolve project implementation challenges, coordinates grant agreements and documentation, monitors deadlines and project performance, and supports alignment with strategic goals established by the GO Virginia State Board. The position requires independent travel, including occasional overnight travel.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of regional economic development principles.
- Ability to produce clear, professional written communication and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical skills to review and evaluate applications, interpret project data, identify issues or trends, and support program decisions.
- Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and legislative changes and produce clear, actionable, well-reasoned guidance.
- Demonstrated experience providing targeted technical assistance and consultative, stakeholder-focused services while maintaining productive relationships with regional partners and grant applicants.
- Experience using grant management systems and 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 help regional partners understand and apply them.
- Coordinate grant agreements, manage documentation, monitor deadlines, and manage 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 produce reports.
- Answer questions and provide tailored technical assistance to regional partners, grant applicants, and stakeholders to address challenges and find solutions.
- Prepare reports, analyses, and position papers and present information and recommendations through meetings, public speaking, and outreach activities.
- Build and maintain productive partnerships and open communication with stakeholders 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 total years of military, National Guard, or Reserve service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
