Rural Healthcare Transformation (RHT) Grants Administrator/Financial Specialist

Title: Rural Healthcare Transformation (RHT) Grants Administrator/Financial Specialist #R0021

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $83,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This Grants Administrator/Financial Specialist supports the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program by managing the financial and administrative components of Virginia Works' grant activities. This position ensures accurate and timely fiscal reporting, compliance with state and federal regulations, and effective distribution of grant funds through competitive processes.

Working closely with the RHT Program Manager and Rural Healthcare Apprenticeship Consultant, the Grants Administrator oversees financial operations, monitors expenditures, reconciles budgets, and ensures subrecipients adhere to all applicable policies and requirements. The role includes developing grant agreements, issuing award letters, and managing reimbursement and closeout processes. Additionally, this position provides technical assistance and training to partners, reviews certifications, processes budget revisions, and prepares monthly and annual reports to maintain program integrity and accountability.

This is a restricted position funded by a five-year grant, effective March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. Continued funding is contingent upon annual performance reviews, which will determine eligibility for funding in each subsequent year.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated strong knowledge of financial management, grants administration, and budget/expenditure tracking, including compliance with federal and state regulations. Demonstrated ability to review, reconcile, and monitor grant budgets and expenditures; prepare accurate financial reports; maintain audit-ready documentation; and provide technical assistance and training to partners. Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and oral/written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, subrecipients, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions proactively. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies; conduct research; analyze financial and program data; and develop sound conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel) and other financial tracking tools; high level of skill in spreadsheet and word processing software. Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing priorities while ensuring compliance, accountability, and transparency.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with federal grants and grants software.

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.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).


You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.


The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

Email: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer