Operations Program Manager

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

401A plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation in Ames, IA is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Executive Officer 1) to drive operational improvements and support major initiatives within the Operational Services Bureau. Responsibilities include budgeting, program management, and coordinating critical projects across the bureau.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder alignment, and emergency-response coordination, with a shift schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in program administration, development, operations, or management.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and coordination abilities.
• Proven ability to track budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational problems and justify equipment, facilities, budget, and staffing needs.
• Prepare and present documentation for Bureau leadership and planning meetings.
• Analyze and adjust the Bureau budget for resource allocation.
• Serve as Program Manager for statewide vertical infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate workloads and support assigned programs to meet mission objectives.
• Lead reviews of performance data and coordinate operational changes or outsourcing.
• Manage urgent projects including emergency response and strategic service management.

Skills

Budgeting

Program management

Communication

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation in Ames, IA is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Executive Officer 1) to drive operational improvements and support major initiatives within the Operational Services Bureau. Responsibilities include budgeting, program management, and coordinating critical projects across the bureau.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder alignment, and emergency-response coordination, with a shift schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.