Federal Guidance Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Federal Guidance Coordinator

Agency

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

WIOA Policy & Governance

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary - $60,000.00;
Hourly - $28.85 ($28.846154)

Job Description

• Full-time
• Vacancies:
  One
• Salary: $60,000.00 annual; $28.85 hourly ($28.846154)
• Primary
  
  Working Hours:
  
  M-F; 8:00am – 5:00pm
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Location:
  
  Statewide
• Supervisory:
  No

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive
  
  Benefits Packet,including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Research, interpret, and analyze federal and state workforce development laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Draft, revise, and publish Workforce System Directives (WSDs) and Workforce System Operational Memos (WSOMs).
• Ensure policies align with federal CFRs, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs), Training and Employment Notices (TENs), and state statutes.
• Consolidate duplicative or outdated policies to improve clarity and efficiency.
• Maintain version control and ensure public posting of policy materials (e.g., OKWorks.gov).
• Conduct rapid analysis and rollout of new federal guidance, including interim policy memoranda when required.
• Crosswalk and reconcile old policies with new federal guidance or statutory changes.
• Provide interpretation and technical assistance to local boards, fiscal agents, and workforce partners.
• Create policy summaries, implementation timelines, and FAQs for new or updated directives.
• Coordinate with internal monitoring, fiscal, and program teams to ensure policy and practice alignment.
• Track deliverables and required submissions from internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely completion.
• Manage the receipt, review, and grading of Local and Regional Workforce Plans.
• Lead and coordinate State Plan development, modification, and production, including cross-agency collaboration and partner engagement.
• Coordinate and track statewide center certifications, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
• Support state governance committees as needed, including preparation of materials, policy input, and documentation.
• Maintain and distribute statewide resource lists for internal and external partners.
• Provide policy citations, summaries, and narrative support for federal and state reports such as the Annual Performance Narrative, State Plan justifications, and other compliance documentation.
• Assist with special and strategic projects, including Workforce Transformation initiatives, modernization efforts, and process improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge of :

• Federal and state workforce development laws, policies, and regulations (e.g., WIOA).
• Communication principles, including active listening and audience-centered writing and speaking.
• Facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building techniques.
• Policy and process development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Federal funding processes and procedures.
• Relationship management and interagency collaboration.

Skill and Competencies :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Prioritize, multitask, and meet urgent deadlines in a high-demand environment.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability
to :

• Translate complex policy and legal concepts into accessible language.
• Interpret and apply regulatory practices, rules, and policies to factual situations.
• Understand, interpret, and communicate federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide engaging presentations and deliver training.
• Gather, interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to inform decisions.
• Operate with a high degree of ethical and professional integrity.
• Anticipate problems and take proactive action to mitigate risks.
• Establish and…