RHT Assistant Division Director, Grant Operations

Title: RHT Assistant Division Director Grant Operations

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $135000 - $144000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location:Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the RHT Assistant Director Grant Operations. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Directors Office.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Under the supervision of the Director of Rural Health Transformation (RHT) the Assistant Director for Rural Health Grant Operations will manage and direct the implementation of grant-funded initiatives within the Rural Health Transformation Program in Virginia authorized under Public Law 119-21. The Rural Health Transformation Program is a five-year investment of federal grant funds to transform Virginias rural health care landscape. The incumbent will effectively lead manage and provide oversight of programs implemented under the federal allocation for the duration of the five-year grant to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia.

Specifically this position will provide comprehensive grant administration and fiscal leadership to a large and highly complex funding opportunity. This includes oversight and management of a professional staff; grants management and fund appropriations for rural health initiatives; ensures adherence to all relevant generally accepted accounting practices for grant management; assists the RHT Director with budget development and management; leads and manages competitive procurement and subcontracting processes; as well as data collection and program evaluation.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the investment of federal grant funds to transform Virginias rural health care landscape and improve health outcomes in rural Virginia. Which is a continuous revolving grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to requiring travel overnight (intra- and inter-state) for meetings conferences and/or trainings several times per year. The Assistant Director for Rural Health Grant Operations will support the RHT Director in preparing and delivering presentations and updates for the Governors Office Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources Virginia General Assembly DMAS Executive Leadership Team and key leadership within other Commonwealth of Virginia agencies for program implementation and maintenance. The incumbent will represent DMAS with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain public and private partnerships to ensure positive program outcomes as required by the Division Director.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond VA area visit:

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values service collaboration trust problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are Become who you want to be That is our promise

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of grant administration in a complex governmental setting to include funding sources administrative requirements and cost principles.

Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and financial management principles.

Considerable knowledge of public policy development program implementation and evaluation related to healthcare service delivery.

Considerable experience using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.

Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth State and Federal laws and regulations related to grant writing administration and management.

Considerable experience meeting deadlines and successfully managing multiple priorities/initiatives.

Considerable experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Considerable experience leading managing and mentoring a professional staff.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Extensive experience with federal grant administration to include identification of funding sources drafting proposals execution of funds and preparing comprehensive financial reports related to grant oversight.

Considerable experience with healthcare program administration with knowledge of rural health challenges.

Extensive experience developing healthcare related recommendations for executive leadership and seeing operational and administrative issues through to resolution.

Special Instructions

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

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the investment of federal grant funds to transform Virginias rural health care landscape and improve health outcomes in rural Virginia. Which is a continuous revolving grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the EVerify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures to include the Commonwealths Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check Education Checks if applicable Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed faxed emailed or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter use this link: or call DARS at or DBVI at

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: (804) 225 - 4407

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.