Program Operations Lead — Policy & Training (On‑Site)

State of Oklahoma; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Program Specialist to manage and coordinate major program areas within the Department of Corrections. The role involves staff direction, policy development, budgeting, and compliance with state regulations.

The candidate will interpret agency policies and provide guidance to personnel while preparing essential administrative and fiscal documents. Travel may be required; on-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying agency policies, budgets, and laws.
• Willingness to travel as required by some positions.
• This is an on-site position; remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct components of an agency program or major division.
• Explain departmental rules, regulations, and laws to staff and the public.
• Prepare administrative, statistical and fiscal documents for departmental activity.
• Supervise staff in planning and implementing programs per policy goals.
• Develop policies, contract or grant proposals and coordinate training as needed.

Skills

Public administration

Organizational management

Grant/Contract requirements

Legislative process

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks a Program Specialist to manage and coordinate major program areas within the Department of Corrections. The role involves staff direction, policy development, budgeting, and compliance with state regulations.

The candidate will interpret agency policies and provide guidance to personnel while preparing essential administrative and fiscal documents. Travel may be required; on-site work is mandatory.