Project Developer, Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI)

Project Developer, Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI)

10003635

Manassas, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Jan 9 2026

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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 Mason's 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 institute's 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 VSGI's 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 https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete 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