Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Richmond, VA 

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov 

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

The DGS Office of Budget is looking for a finance professional to serve as a Grants Analyst for our Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS). 

DCLS is a division within the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS). DCLS was formed in 1972 when laboratories from several Virginia agencies were combined to provide more efficient and cost-effective laboratory testing services for the Commonwealth. DCLS was the first consolidated laboratory in the nation and as such offers a wide variety of unique laboratory testing services in support of public health, environmental protection and emergency response. 

The Office of Budget provides accurate, appropriate, and timely financial information that is relevant to a given stakeholder, ensures financial processes are efficient and effective, ensures records are maintained, and provides proactive, courteous customer service. The Grants Analyst supports this mission via managing and monitoring federal grant compliance, conducting financial analysis and reconciliation, and promoting a high level of customer service in liaising with program managers, the DCLS executive team, the Chief Budget Officer, Budget and Internal Service Fund (ISF) Analysts, Grant Accountant, and other parties.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Monitor grant awards, Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs), contracts, and expenditures to ensure funds are appropriately budgeted, expended, and meeting requirements.
• Respond to funding, program and grant administration inquiries.
• Review transactions to confirm they meet federal, state, and agency regulations associated with each grant and ensure compliance with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies & Procedures (CAPP) manual and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Perform complex financial analysis of assigned grants at a detailed transaction level.
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare appropriate correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing quality control reviews and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and financial system integrity.
• Work with program managers, finance teams, and external agencies to ensure proper fund usage and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations of grant-related transactions.

These positions are located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after the completion of a Telework Agreement.

We’ve got great benefits! 

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  

This is a full-time, restricted position funded by a federal grant. As a restricted employee, you are eligible for the state employee benefits package (including leave, retirement, life and workers’ compensation insurance). You are not eligible for severance benefits or the provisions of the Layoff Policy, DHRM Policy 1.30.

Minimum Requirements

• Considerable experience with federal grant management to include financial tracking, reporting, and budget development.
• Considerable knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures for accounting, reporting, and budgeting.
• Experience analyzing complex financial data, transactions, and reports.
• Experience manipulating data contained in financial systems into clear, concise reports for management.
• Considerable experience using automated spreadsheet applications and effectively using automated applications in accomplishing work and developing/improving processes.
• Knowledge of modern business practices in strategic planning, business planning, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to effectively reason in the abstract, think critically, conduct complete and thorough analyses, determine the impact of actions or plans, and make effective recommendations to resolve complex issues and support agency plans and decisions.
• Ability to independently establish, maintain, evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures, document, and develop work processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and multitask.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and be detail-oriented.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. 

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check. 

Additional Considerations 

• Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia accounting and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing public financial systems.

Special Instructions 

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application. 

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov. 

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.  

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this requisition may be closed at any time after December 19, 2025. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.    

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS 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.

The selected candidates must also pass a criminal background check.

Applicants who indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights. 

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.  

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 800-552-5019. 

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. 

Contact Information  

Name: DGS Human Resources  

Phone: 804-786-3910  

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov