Programs Specialist

ACEC California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEC California is seeking a talented Programs Specialist to provide complex administrative, analytical, and professional support in day-to-day operations of assigned programs, departments, policy committees, and legislative activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience, with strong research, writing, and communication skills. Experience with or around local government is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Experience around local government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative, analytical, and professional support for assigned programs, departments, committees, or legislative activities.
• Research complex topics, identify key takeaways, and communicate information clearly.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with initiative and problem solving.
• Collaborate with ACEC California member firms and other stakeholders; assist with policy research, program support, and communications.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or public affairs

Job description

ACEC California is looking for a talented and professional Programs Specialist. This

position provides complex administrative, analytical, and professional support in day-to-

day operations of assigned program, department, policy committee and/or legislative

activities. More details here: https://www.acec-ca.org/resource/resmgr/miscellaneous/ProgramsSpecialistRevised.pdf

An ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, or a

related field, or equivalent professional experience, with strong research and analytical

skills. Some experience working with or around the local government would be desirable.

The ideal candidate can research complex topics, identify key takeaways, and

communicate information in a clear and practical way. This person should be organized,detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines, and able to take

initiative and solve problems. Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building

skills are important, as this position will work closely with ACEC California member firms

and other stakeholders. Experience with policy research, program support, member

communications, committee coordination, or process improvement is a plus, along with

some familiarity with issues affecting California’s engineering and design industry.