Grant Project Manager
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordan Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Full Time, Permanent Project
Are you ready to really make a difference in people's lives? We are now accepting applications for a
Grant Program Manager for our
SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Project. At WDVA, our program focuses on suicide prevention through non-clinical assessments and screenings, connecting service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF) to early intervention services, benefits, and other support systems. The grant program will evaluate new and innovative approaches for veterans' benefit outreach and enrollment, suicide prevention and early intervention services and have a long-term statewide impact on WDVA programs and services.
Please note: Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Your location and time may be spent in other remote office locations, at military installations, government agencies, or other private partners. Flexibility to manage schedules to complete off-site, as well as evening and weekend work is required. This position is expected to adjust the work schedule to meet the needs of the program. A flexible schedule or hybrid telework schedule is subject to supervisory approval.
- This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules. This salary range reflects increases effective July 1st, 2026
At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
As the Grant Program Manager (PM), you will serve as WDVA’s designated grant program leader and supervisor, with responsibility for:
Grant program administration, including research and analysis, reporting, budgeting and accounting.
Managing implementation of all initiatives within the grant’s scope.
The PM has independent organization-wide and statewide development and management responsibilities for all components of the grant program. In addition to grant program administration and management, this position is considered an expert on veteran benefit and suicide prevention services. It also provides consultation and advice to leaders in WDVA, other state, federal, and local agencies, elected officials, and private partners.
This position reports to the Counseling and Wellness Program Manager. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this grant project, the PM and staff work closely with all programs within Veterans Services and Counseling and Wellness (VSCW).
This position requires the ability to take action to learn and grow, meet the needs of others, and includes occasional statewide and out of state overnight travel.
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Application Process:
Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
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This position is non-represented.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at [email protected].
