Executive Policy & Operations Lead

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck seeks a seasoned executive office administrator to support policy, budgeting, and compliance.

You will manage training programs, procurement, meetings, audits, and confidential information while coordinating major events.

This role requires seven years of high-level admin experience, with strong research, reporting, and liaison skills to help deliver safe, efficient transportation services.

Qualifications

• Seven years of high-level admin support experience in major projects or procedures.
• Work experience must reflect ability to conduct research, provide analysis and interpretation of information, and prepare formal reports.
• College-level coursework in business administration, or related field, may substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update departmental policies; coordinate annual reviews.
• Track legislation, prepare briefs/testimony, and summarize post-session impacts.
• Manage the Executive Training Budget; align with strategic goals.
• Coordinate statewide training for Administrative Assistants; analyze trends and skill gaps.
• Maintain Level 2 procurement certification; handle purchasing and p-card reconciliation.
• Schedule meetings and ensure Open Meetings compliance.
• Track audit findings; support Audit Committee scheduling and documentation.
• Provide backup support to the Executive Team's administrative assistant.
• Lead project coordination for departmental events (e.g., Transportation Conference).
• Assist with Notary Public duties, accessibility lead, intranet/website support, and Title VI coordination.

Job description

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck seeks a seasoned executive office administrator to support policy, budgeting, and compliance.

You will manage training programs, procurement, meetings, audits, and confidential information while coordinating major events.

This role requires seven years of high-level admin experience, with strong research, reporting, and liaison skills to help deliver safe, efficient transportation services.