Dfa Assistant Division Administrator

Civicworks; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks seeks a senior DFA Assistant Division Administrator to support the Division Administrator in daily operations and strategic planning within a state agency. The role emphasizes planning, program execution, staff oversight, budget coordination, and policy implementation in line with DFA objectives and state law.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, experience in public administration, and the ability to align initiatives with divisional and agency goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, law, economics, or related field.
• Six years of experience in public administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, or program operations.
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term goals aligned with division and agency objectives.
• Clear communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex issues and make timely, data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational planning and program execution within the division.
• Oversee personnel oversight and budget coordination for the division.
• Implement policies aligned with state law and the DFA's mission.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget coordination

Policy implementation

Public administration

Data-driven decisions

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The DFA Assistant Division Administrator serves as a senior-level manager supporting the Division Administrator in the day-to-day and strategic operations of a division within the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The role involves leading organizational planning, program execution, personnel oversight, budgetary coordination, and policy implementation aligned with DFA's mission and state law.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, law, economics, or related field
• Six years of experience in public administration, financial management, regulatory compliance, or program operations
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term goals aligned with division and agency objectives
• Clear communicator with strong writing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to evaluate complex issues and make timely, data-informed decisions
• Skilled in conflict resolution, risk management, and responding to urgent matters with composure