Military Licensure Pathway Program Specialist

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing, seeks a Military Licensure Pathway Program Specialist in Salt Lake City for a non-supervisory role focused on developing and implementing a new statutory program created by SB090 in the 2026 session. This hybrid position begins with office training and may enable telework based on eligibility.

The ideal candidate will translate military experience into licensed profession equivalents, analyze regulatory alignment, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong written and verbal communication for professional documents.
• Attention to detail in research and analysis tasks.
• Ability to perform complex regulatory research.

Responsibilities

• Research military job duties, training, and qualifications.
• Understand licensing laws and rules.
• Analyze similarities between military experience and professional scopes of practice.
• Manage and lead workgroups of Subject Matter Experts.
• Collaborate with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
• Spearhead public education and outreach for the Military Licensure Pathway program to the public and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the Military Licensure Pathway program on licensing teams.
• Provide guidance to potential applicants with military experience.
• Report on research findings and program results to agency leadership and the state legislature.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Research aptitude

Job description

Military Licensure Pathway Program Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | [e-mail]

Application Deadline – 11/8/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Do you thrive on research and analysis? Do you want to design a new program from the ground up? Do you want to help former service members translate their experience into licensed professions? This Program Specialist position is with the Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing. This is a critical, non-supervisory role responsible for the development and implementation of the Military Licensure Pathway program. In this role, you will need to be an individual performer who develops a deep knowledge of licensing requirements and military work experience with the ability to communicate your knowledge to key stakeholders. In this position, you will focus on the development and implementation of a new statutory program created by SB090 in the 2026 Legislative Session, sponsored by Senator Heidi Balderree. *This position will be in the office for training (up to 4 weeks), and then may be given opportunities to telework (if eligibility requirements are met).

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Researching military job duties, training, and qualifications.
• Understanding licensing laws and rules.
• Analyzing similarities between military experience and professional scopes of practice.
• Managing and leading workgroups of Subject Matter Experts.
• Collaborating with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
• Spearheading public education and outreach for the Military Licensure Pathway program to the public and stakeholders (creating and giving presentations, creating pamphlets, meeting with stakeholders, and attending outreach events).
• Supporting the implementation of the Military Licensure Pathway program on licensing teams.
• Providing guidance to potential applicants with military experience.
• Reporting on research findings and program results to both agency leadership and the state legislature.

The Ideal Candidate

• Analytical Acuity: Proven ability to understand complex, multi-layered regulatory code, using reason and logic to make defensible administrative determinations.
• Procedural Mastery: A highly self-directed individual who takes full ownership of administrative duties and demonstrates unwavering commitment to procedural accuracy and deadlines.
• Detail-Oriented: A high standard for accuracy in research and analysis.
• Effective Regulatory Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory information to both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Time Management: Experienced at managing time to hit deadlines for projects of varying sizes.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Basic Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional documents (emails, reports, memos, presentations).
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated proficiency in successfully performing detail-oriented tasks.
• Research Aptitude: Demonstrated aptitude for performing complex research.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Prior experience understanding military job duties, training, and qualifications. This experience can be from a variety of sources, including your own experience as a service member or experience working with service members or veterans.
• Utah Regulatory Knowledge: Prior experience working with Utah laws and administrative rules. Preferably, some of this experience would include direct knowledge of the Utah professional licensing standards (Title 58).
• Regulatory Translation: Demonstrated proficiency in translating complex laws and administrative rules (e.g., statutes, codes, rules) to public members.
• Research Experience: Prior experience completing complex research for high priority projects.
• Reporting Experience: Prior experience developing and presenting reports to key internal and external stakeholders.

About the Role

Location – 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

DOPL offers a stable, challenging environment where your expertise is essential to our mission: protecting the public and enhancing commerce through licensing and regulation. If you are driven by the need for continuous improvement and thrive on translating complex laws into accurate administrative action, you belong on our team.

The Perks: In addition to working on a critical public mission, you’ll receive a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and enjoy great work-life balance. Discover more about our division on our website.

The Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. You can learn more about the agency by visiting the website.

Supplemental Information

• This position is a Program Specialist I (Job ID: 16036).
• Please note that a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
• Valid driver's license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
• As a condition of employment with the Department of Commerce, employees shall receive compensatory time off in lieu of payment in cash for all overtime worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].