Senior Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist

Title: Senior Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $75000 to $82000.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location:Washington Building

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Program Administration Specialist II
Working Title: Sr. Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist
Pay Band: 05
Position #: 00255

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Senior Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist in Richmond Virginia. This full-time position supports the Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety this position monitors federal and state funding to localities. Provides technical assistance and consultation regarding administration of grants. Provides guidance and training to grantees and criminal justice professionals. Develops resources policies and procedures as required for specific grant administration. The position will be tasked with ensuring the agency remains in compliance related to the United States Department of Justice Financial Management Guide ( related to these funds. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians wed love to have you join us!

What you will do:
Monitor federally funded grant sub-awards to localities and other criminal justice agencies by providing technical assistance and consultation regarding administration of grants.
Assist with the development of grant funding opportunities review submitted applications and provide training to grantees and other criminal justice professionals.
Assist with the development of grant and program related resources policies and procedures.
Assist with ensuring the agency remains in compliance with all required federal reporting related to grant funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of policies and procedures of the federal and state governments.
Knowledge of the functions and structures of the criminal justice system and public school divisions.
Documented knowledge of grant management principles regulations and compliance requirements including applicable federal and state laws regulations and agency policies governing the administration of grants and subawards.
Documented experience monitoring and evaluating grantee and subrecipient performance including reviewing financial and programmatic reports identifying discrepancies and providing technical assistance to ensure compliance.
Documented experience performing risk assessments used to evaluate grantee financial and programmatic performance accountability and compliance.
Documented experience interpreting complex regulations grant conditions and fiscal documentation and applying them consistently across multiple funding streams.
Ability to adapt to changes in federal and state funding regulations and apply updated policies to ongoing grant programs.
Ability to articulate both orally and in written form clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
Documented experience working as an active contributing team member and an independent and self-motivated employee.
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines handle multiple assignments change priorities and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to Word Excel Outlook Internet and e-mail software.

Additional Considerations

Documented experience with financial and programmatic audits related to grant oversight including on-site monitoring requirements and corrective action follow-up.
Documented experience using a grant tracking database to analyze subrecipient performance and compliance.
Documented experience preparing and submitting federal grant applications required reporting and closeout information.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic addition the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $75000 to $82000 plus the states benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System at All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on January 21 2026. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax email or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.


You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Nicole Harris

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.