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WDVA Grant Program Manager, Full-Time, Permanent Project, Olympia

State of Washington

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026

💰 $102,996/yr($78,504/yr – $102,996/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-05705

Department: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Division: Vet Services, Counseling and Wellness

Job classification: MANAGEMENT ANALYST 5

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Project Management, Veteran Services, Counseling, Development/Fundraising, Program Management

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

Support outreach activities, provide education, resources, and referrals.
Assist SMVF with the enrollment in benefits and other support services.
Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of regionally based staff.
Arrange and ensure training within the standards of WDVA Suicide Prevention and veterans benefit enrollment programs.
Collaborate with WDVA Veteran Services Outreach and Suicide Prevention Programs, Regional VA offices, and other regional partners to develop and implement a community outreach strategic plan.
Collaborate with partners to develop and publish outreach and training materials as required.
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