Grant Programs Officer at Virginia Housing Development Authority

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Grant Programs Officer.

This important role is vital in managing and administering Virginia Housing's grant programs to ensure successful implementation and compliance. The Officer oversees multiple grant programs, taking responsibility for program monitoring, financial oversight, and grantee/sub-grantee success. The responsibilities also include leading program enhancements, evaluating progress reports and reimbursement claims, and ensuring that grantees meet all financial and programmatic requirements. In addition to program management, the Officer will oversee the operation of Virginia Housing’s grant management system, ensuring it supports seamless grant tracking, reporting, and compliance.

The Officer provides quality technical assistance, training, and guidance to external partners, building and maintaining strong relationships with non-profit organizations and local, state, and federal governing bodies. Promotes collaboration with public and private sector entities to address priority housing needs and ensure successful program outcomes.

The Officer also analyzes program data, leads network communication efforts, and educates staff and partners on various aspects of grant programs and housing-related initiatives.

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs. 

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in housing counseling, community development, non-profit management, and/or affordable housing.
• Several years’ experience in administering and overseeing local, state, and/or federal grant programs, including program compliance, scoring, and application development.
• Broad knowledge of low-and-moderate income housing programs.
• Experience in innovative problem-solving, negotiating, public speaking, math, and written and oral communication, including project management and facilitation.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with external partners, use sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Minimal travel within the state. (up to 10%).

Applications and resumes are accepted online only at http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers.

This position will close at midnight on November 4, 2025.

Hiring Range: $71,000 - $96,500

A background check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment. 

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Internal applicants 

MR-6 - Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on the Zone before applying. 

Apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.

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