Women Veterans Liaison

Title: Women Veterans Liaison

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Up to $70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia department of Veteran services is seeking an experienced Women's Veteran Liaison.  The Women Veterans Program in Virginia was established to ensure that the unique needs of women who have served in the military are fully recognized, respected, and addressed. Given that Virginia has the highest percentage of women veterans per capita in the United States, this role was created to connect women veterans with critical resources in areas such as health care, education, employment, and community support. The program is designed to provide advocacy, elevate visibility, and foster empowerment through dedicated outreach efforts and partnerships across the state. Ultimately, the position helps ensure that women veterans receive equitable access to benefits and opportunities, while honoring their service and contributions. 

Minimum Qualifications

-Proven ability to advocate for women veterans, ensuring equitable access to comprehensive support services across the Commonwealth

-Skills in coordinating and integrating state, local, and federal resources to broaden program reach and enhance service delivery

-Expertise in designing and executing initiatives related to transition, employment, education, and wellness for targeted populations

-Demonstrate capability to develop and lead training programs for adult learners, particularly in transition readiness and career development

-Ability to create and manage services tailored to military-affiliated and underserved communities, addressing unique barriers and needs

-Strong organizational skills with the capacity to oversee multiple programs and projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments

-Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to drive strategic planning, performance measurement, and continuous improvement

-Familiarity with administering websites, databases, and digital systems that support operational efficiency and program tracking

-Leadership skills to apply supervisory principles in team management, staff development, and performance evaluation

-Thorough understanding of human resources, procurement, and budget administration to guide operational decision-making

-Experience building and sustaining partnerships with employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, service organizations, healthcare partners, and workforce development entities

-Commitment to ensuring compliance with agency policies while upholding high standards of accountability and service excellence

Additional Considerations

Experience in social services, business, public administration, education or combination of education and job experience. research, public policy, public administration, business, or related field or equivalent experience. Additional Considerations: Prior project management or leadership experience. Prior public speaking experience.

Special Instructions

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides a confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.

It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.

Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

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.