WFD Programs Specialist

WFD Programs Specialist

Full‑time position in Project & Program Management at NCTCOG – Arlington, TX 76005 US (Primary). Travel: 10–20%.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement workforce program policies to ensure compliance with federal and state program rules and regulations, and best practices.
• Manage contracted programs and other projects/initiatives as assigned, through provision of verbal and written technical assistance, face‑to‑face meetings, conference calls and video conferencing to ensure contracted goals and objectives are achieved.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or designated liaison with local Subrecipient(s) and state and federal agency representatives regarding assigned programs and projects.
• Promote assigned programs and/or initiatives and the local workforce system by participating in or facilitating and maintaining information sharing among community stakeholders, partners and providers.
• Attend and represent Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) in meetings, work groups, committees, conferences and other representations related to assigned programs and areas of responsibility at the local, state, and federal levels, as necessary.
• Participate in monthly, bi‑monthly and/or quarterly meetings with Subrecipient(s) and local partners and/or regional groups as related to assigned programs.
• Respond to questions, concerns and/or complaints regarding assigned workforce program in accordance with local, federal and state guidelines and regulations and local program policies and procedures.
• Research and recommend strategies that will contribute to attainment of strategic and programmatic goals and continuous improvement.
• Present information and recommendations to Workforce Board Committees regarding assigned program and/initiatives, as necessary.
• Contribute to contract and grant proposal development as needed.
• Travel within the 14‑county Workforce Development area and travel outside the region to attend meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars related to programs assigned.

• Manage multiple federal/state contracts and/or grants
• Identify and evaluate program and project elements
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations and codes
• Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing
• Creatively problem solve and find solutions
• Make decisions based upon facts and collaborative feedback from essential partners
• Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff
• Gather, analyze and interpret data to present ideas, conclusions, and factual data in clear and concise written and verbal formats
• Work in partnership with others, both internally and externally (team environment)
• Work independently under minimal supervision
• Handle constantly changing deadlines and priorities
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and partners to coordinate program activities and leverage resources
• Establish and meet designated timelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Work experience (minimum of 1 year) in project/program management, developing and researching, or other work directly related to program administration and/or workforce development.

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Starting Salary: $58,839.00 – $79,432.00 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
• This position offers a hybrid work option.

We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full‑time employees including:

• Health, dental, vision and life benefits with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for families with premiums shared with NCTCOG. Life insurance coverage is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
• Retiremen…