Strategic Operations & Projects Coordinator

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS retirement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays per year

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Executive Officer 1) in the Operational Services Bureau in Ames, IA. The role drives operational improvements, supports major initiatives, and coordinates critical projects across the Bureau.

The position emphasizes budget analysis, program management, and cross‑functional collaboration with leadership. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with comprehensive state employee benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in any field and three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, development, operations, or management.
• A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience as described, with thirty semester hours equaling one year of experience.
• All of the following: one year of relevant work; additional education/experience as specified; graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program counts as one year.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch including thirty months as a Program Planner, Management Analyst, or Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational problems and prepare justifications for equipment, facilities, budget, and staffing needs.
• Prepare and present documentation and presentations for Bureau leadership and planning meetings.
• Analyze, track, and adjust the Bureau budget to support resource allocation.
• Serve as Program Manager for statewide vertical infrastructure projects, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate workloads, gather information, answer questions, and support assigned programs to ensure mission objectives.

Skills

Budget analysis

Program coordination

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Executive Officer 1) in the Operational Services Bureau in Ames, IA. The role drives operational improvements, supports major initiatives, and coordinates critical projects across the Bureau.

The position emphasizes budget analysis, program management, and cross‑functional collaboration with leadership. Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with comprehensive state employee benefits and growth opportunities.