Our long time Grants Manager is retiring and we are now recruiting.

Grants, Contracts, and Program Information Manager
(Program Administration Specialist II)

Position #0005, Pay Band 5

Hiring Range: Up to $55,000

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities Council, is recruiting for a Grants, Contracts and Program Information Manager. This is a multi-faceted position in a unique small state agency. The position is focused on quality assurance, program compliance, program & fiscal integrity, and complex information/database management and reporting.

Position Duties:

· Manages the administrative, fiscal and program activities of the Board’s programmatic grants and contracts, as well as all program data related to development and submission of the agency’s federal/state plan, annual program performance reports, and state performance measures.

· Manages the process for soliciting, reviewing, and awarding programmatic grants and contracts including development of Requests for Proposals and Scopes of Work, development of budgets and work plans, and contract execution.

· Ensures optimal efficiency and effectiveness in the Board’s programmatic grant and contract management functions and ensures that the Board’s policies and procedures adhere to state and federal state mandates.

· Provides training and technical assistance to grant applicants and recipients pre- and post-award.

· Oversees the programmatic and fiscal sections of required annual federal reports including management of federal performance measures and, in coordination with a team of program managers, manages a year-long collection and verification of data on grants, contracts, conferences, training programs, liaison activities and policy work.

· Coordinates the Board’s state and federal programmatic reporting requirements, for grants and contracts, oversees and documents grant and contract financial transactions and the procurement process as it relates to the award of grants and contracts in accordance with state and federal policies and procedures including FOIA and state procurement regulations.

· Designs and manages the automated Program Management and Training Programs Access databases, modifies databases as needed to conform with federal and state requirements, develops and runs standing and ad hoc reports, provides technical assistance to users and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of data.

· Provides staff support as assigned to Executive Director and Board committees, as well as technical assistance to staff in position’s areas of expertise.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Undergraduate degree in public administration, human services, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.

Required Experience: The Board seeks an extremely detail oriented individual who wishes to contribute to the Board’s mission and has the following experience and skills:

Experience in grants and contracts management, both programmatic and fiscal.
Experience in complex information management and recordkeeping.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Access 2010 and Microsoft Excel 2010, including database design and reporting functions.
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing grants, including OMB Circulars and state procurement regulations.
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Experience in program monitoring and reporting.
Experience leading or coordinating staff teams.
Demonstrated experience in successful management of multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

Desired of Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in state government positions with similar functions.

· Experience working with Boards or Advisory Councils

Some travel required. Overtime may be required at certain times of year. This is a full-time classified position with benefits. The hiring range is up to $55,000 commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience.

Applications are required and must be submitted prior to the deadline: Thursday, November 12! The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all employment opportunities. Visit https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/26897 to apply online. Submit a cover letter and resume along with the required online application.

Note that Resumes may NOT be substituted for the fully completed applications. Please do not refer to "see resume" on your application. ONLY FULLY completed applications will be reviewed.

Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
AAEEO/TTY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UPON RE

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219

804-786-0016

800-846-4464