Workforce Development Program Manager

Inova•Fairfax, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Health is seeking a Workforce Development Program Manager to design, implement, and lead healthcare workforce initiatives that strengthen talent pipelines, advance workforce readiness, and support the health system’s long-term staffing needs. Candidate must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Northern Virginia area to support the hybrid nature of the role. The Workforce Development Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing programs aimed at improving the skills, knowledge, and employability of individuals within a particular workforce or industry. This role typically involves working in collaboration with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to create training initiatives that address the needs of the workforce and align with the demands of the labor market

Requirements

Two years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Health Administration, Academia, Organizational Development or Social Work
Bachelor's degree in related field (or relevant experience in lieu of degree equivalent to 4 years)

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing, or managing workforce development or talent pipeline programs within a healthcare system, academic medical center, public health organization, or allied healthcare setting
Demonstrated understanding of healthcare workforce challenges, including clinical and non-clinical staffing shortages, credentialing pathways, licensure requirements, and regulatory considerations
Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously from concept through evaluation
Familiarity with state and federal funding sources, including supporting grant applications and funded programs

Responsibilities

Owns Inova’s workforce development strategy within the Northern Virginia region
Supports brainstorming, developing, and piloting new program initiatives
Serves as program lead for assigned program initiatives
Oversees various stakeholders associated with program success
Identifies and tracks KPIs for report out
Manages day to day operations of workforce development programs
Acts as liaison between the employment community and organization to offer workforce development opportunities to eligible candidates
Provides proposal support for funding and grant opportunities
Develops training in support of the workforce development and hiring initiatives
Evaluates program effectiveness through data collection and outcome analysis