Job Title: Project Manager 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA
Start Date: 08/10/2026
End Date: 05/15/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 807171

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager and Grants Management Implementation Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of a modern grants management platform. This role combines project leadership, business process improvement, grants management expertise, and stakeholder collaboration to support the agency's transition to a centralized grant management solution while aligning with industry best practices and federal guidance.

Application

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Candidates must:

• Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Provide a valid candidate email address with submission.
• Participate in either a phone or in-person interview.

Job Description

The DRPT Project Manager will serve as the agency's Grants Management Contractor and Implementation Specialist, providing strategic guidance and hands-on leadership throughout the implementation of a pilot grant management platform. This role is responsible for evaluating existing grant lifecycle processes, recommending best practices, configuring business workflows, documenting procedures, supporting policy development, and collaborating closely with agency stakeholders and software vendors to successfully modernize grant management operations.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead the implementation of a pilot grants management platform designed to support future migration of all agency grant activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on grants management processes and federal Uniform Guidance standards.
• Manage project activities, priorities, risks, issues, and deliverables throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate project risks and mitigation strategies.

Grants Management & Business Process Improvement

• Evaluate current grant lifecycle processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Design and implement business processes within the grants management software platform.
• Assess and recommend industry best practices for grant applications, reviews, contract agreements, accounting, reporting, and claims processing.
• Advise the agency on monitoring grant expenditures, identifying inactive grants, and managing grant close-out and de-programming activities.
• Recommend improvements that increase operational efficiency and strengthen grants management practices.

Documentation & Change Management

• Develop process workflow diagrams, field dictionaries, training materials, and supporting documentation.
• Document project decisions and obtain appropriate stakeholder approvals.
• Update or oversee the development of policies and procedures supporting revised workflows and system changes.
• Support organizational change initiatives related to new business processes and technology adoption.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with DRPT subject matter experts to align business processes with software capabilities.
• Work closely with agency staff and software vendors to improve workflows and system functionality.
• Facilitate communication across project stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of expertise in the grants management process lifecycle.
• 10 years of experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade grants management software.
• 5 years of experience working within public sector or government organizations (local, state, or federal).
• 10 years of experience in grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• 15 years of experience in process improvement, change management, and project management.
• 10 years of experience applying industry best practices that impact organizational policies and procedures.
• 10 years of demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to new systems and business procedures.
• 10 years of experience as a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional.
• 15 years of strong oral and written communication experience.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Candidate email address is required with submission.
• Must be able to participate in either a phone or in-person interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with WebGrants, Salesforce, or similar grants management applications.
• 5 years of knowledge of Virginia-specific platforms such as Cardinal and related procurement requirements.
• 5 years of experience supporting federal grant requirements and multi-year capital improvement programs.
• 5 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional public sector project teams.

Benefits

Compensation

This is a 1099 Contract position.

Pay Rate: $88 – $108 per hour

Schedule

• Assignment Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Assignment End Date: May 15, 2027
• Approximate Assignment Duration: 9 months
• Hybrid work arrangement

Work Location

• Richmond, VA
• Hybrid schedule with work performed both onsite and remotely as directed by the agency.