Project Developer, Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI)

Department : Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification : Info Technology Spec 1

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Manassas VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 04

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted : Yes

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

The Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) exists to support Masons entrepreneurial and innovation goals by cultivating and supporting Mason-founded startups rapid prototype development high-value knowledge job creation and regional economic development through serious game technology discovery to improve the human condition.

About the Position :

The Project Developer at the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) plays a pivotal role in supporting the ideation creation and management of projects that advance the institutes applied research incubator and outreach initiatives. This position requires a highly adaptable individual with strong technical expertise in game development and emerging technologies. The Project Developer leads and oversees both individual and team-based projects ensuring alignment with VSGIs strategic goals and technological standards. This role also includes representing VSGI in various internal and external engagements.

Responsibilities :

Provides design development and coding expertise for VSGI projects and grant-funded initiatives.

• Designs and implements interactive digital experiences using Unity Unreal and other industry-standard engines;
• Writes and maintains scalable efficient code for serious game applications;
• Collaborates with faculty and external partners to translate research into prototypes; and
• Troubleshoots cross-platform technical issues.

Leads and manages VSGI research and start-up projects including timelines asset creation and development workflows.

Facilitates communication among VSGI staff affiliated companies students university administration and external stakeholders;

Delivers project updates and presentations to stakeholders including corporate partners faculty administrators and government officials.

Develops new resources and tools to support VSGI and affiliated programs when not directly engaged in project work.

Represents VSGI in meetings with clients partners and dignitaries including in the absence of the Director.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration applicants must apply for the Project Developer Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date : January 9 2026

For Full Consideration Apply by : January 24 2026

Open Until Filled : Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Children Activity,C++,Elevator Maintenance,ETL,Infrastructure,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1