Federal Guidance Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Federal Guidance Coordinator

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

WIOA Policy & Governance

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.

Full time

Regular

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

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer at the time of application. The agency is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

• 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• Consolidate duplicative or outdated policies to improve clarity and efficiency.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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, analysis, and evaluate data to inform decisions.
• Operate with a high…