Rural Health Project Manager

Title: Rural Health Project Manager

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $115000 - $120000

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 Rural Health Project Managers. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Directors Office.

Multiple positions will be filled from this job posting.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

The Project Managers Initiative duties include maintaining the successful operation of activities coordinating with sub-award grantees monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. The incumbent will track project deadlines and make sure they are met; identify resolve and/or escalate technical/operational issues as they occur; and ensure efficient execution of grant-funded activities from initiation to closure. The incumbent will also have grant and project management responsibilities by providing oversight and technical assistance to sub-award grantees within the RHT initiatives. This role includes cross functional team collaboration and coordination with internal departments which focuses on addressing provider shortages by funding rural medical residencies allied health apprenticeships and community college programs and expanding high school pathways into healthcare.

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 incumbent will represent DMAS with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain public and private partnerships to ensure positive program outcomes.

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:

Considerable experience managing resources for the successful implementation of projects and/or operation of programs.

Considerable experience tracking projects and deadlines.

Considerable experience implementating grant-funded initiatives.

Considerable experience developing recommendations for leadership.

Considerable experience with computer software including Microsoft Office.

Considerable experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws/regulations.

Considerable experience meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience engaging with internal/external stakeholders

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations

Experience in the areas of focus of the Live Well Together Initiative and/or the broader Rural Health Transformation program.

Experience preparing and presenting grant oversight report.

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 applicable)

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.