Senior Programs Manager - Admin and Policy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES is seeking an Admin Programs Officer to lead a major program area, directing staff and coordinating policies. The role focuses on budgeting, reporting, and program optimization in alignment with agency goals.

Responsibilities include advising on resource needs, developing procedures, training staff, and representing the department at official meetings. A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience are required, with a strong foundation in public

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in business or public administration, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• One year of technical administrative experience may be applied for one year only of the required experience.
• No substitution will be allowed for the required professional level experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or institutional program or a major division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.
• Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules, regulations and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.
• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.
• Provides supervision or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.
• Advises on future resource requirements, priorities for programs and activities; estimates timetables for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.
• Plans, develops and conducts training, seminars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Drafts policies and procedures, and develops contract or grant proposals.
• Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.

Skills

Management knowledge

Public administration knowledge

Budget and fiscal management

Supervisory skills

Legislative process understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES is seeking an Admin Programs Officer to lead a major program area, directing staff and coordinating policies. The role focuses on budgeting, reporting, and program optimization in alignment with agency goals.

Responsibilities include advising on resource needs, developing procedures, training staff, and representing the department at official meetings. A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience are required, with a strong foundation in public