Grant Compliance Assistant

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

• $77K — $82K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in administrative and operational support within a government setting.
  • Proficient in maintaining organized records per established policies.
  • Skilled in reporting financial and programmatic data accurately.
  • Ability to identify financial discrepancies effectively.
  • Experience with spreadsheets and information management systems.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations and their application.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for grant management activities.
  • Assist in compliance activities for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
  • Maintain organized records and documentation for grant compliance.
  • Report financial and programmatic data to stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve financial discrepancies as they arise.
  • Track budgets and maintain tracking systems for grant funds.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a significant federally funded initiative.
  • In-office collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.
  • Located in a vibrant area with access to outdoor activities and urban amenities.
  • Potential for professional development through in-person training and meetings.
Full Job Description
Grant Compliance Assistant

Job no:
Work type: Restricted Full-Time
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Grant Compliance Assistant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $77,800 - $82,800

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Under the supervision of the Grant Compliance Manager, the Grant Compliance Assistant will provide administrative and operational support for grant management and compliance activities within Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a five-year, approximately $1 billion federally funded initiative to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the investment of federal grant funds to transform Virginia's 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 of the position have in-office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/ or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders.

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: https://www.virginia.org/

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Experience providing administrative and operational support in a government environment.

Experience maintaining organized records and documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Experience reporting financial and programmatic data.

Experience identifying financial discrepancies.

Experience using spreadsheets and information management systems.

Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal and state laws/regulations.

Experience meeting deadlines.

Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience tracking budgets.

Experience maintaining tracking systems.

Additional Considerations

There are no additional considerations for this position.

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 Virginia's 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 to include participation in STEM - OPT programs or similar programs. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E-Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth's 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.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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