SAEF4 Grant Project Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #R0023

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Henrico, Virginia, VA

11d•$77,625 - $98,325•Onsite

About The Position

Provides statewide leadership, project management, administration, and coordination for Virginia Works' implementation of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) grant. 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 Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) through grant administration, employer engagement, outreach, monitoring, and technical assistance activities. This position serves as the primary liaison with ETA 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 Registered Apprenticeship 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 SAEF4 commitments, while promoting accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of federal grant resources. This is a restricted position, expected to run until August 2029. Continued funding is contingent upon annual performance reviews, which will determine eligibility for funding in each subsequent year.

Requirements

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.
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.
Demonstrated 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in project management, reporting, and data management systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of high demand industries, apprenticeship 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.
Familiarity with Virginia’s workforce development system and collaboration among workforce, education, employer, and apprenticeship partners.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management credential.

Responsibilities

Provide statewide leadership, project management, administration, and coordination for the SAEF4 grant.
Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate grant-funded activities.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor ETA grant requirements, federal and state regulations, and Virginia Works policies.
Oversee implementation of the RAISE initiative.
Support statewide expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).
Serve as the primary liaison with ETA for grant administration.
Collaborate with Virginia Works leadership, RACs, employers, intermediaries, workforce partners, educational institutions, and stakeholders.
Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, reporting, performance monitoring, and program implementation.
Ensure grant-funded activities are effectively managed, documented, and aligned with SAEF4 commitments.
Promote accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of federal grant resources.