Strategic Programs Specialist - Regulatory & Standards

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) in Jefferson City seeks a seasoned Program Specialist to join the Program Development Unit. This role develops organizational standards, guidance documents, and training materials while supporting website content and policy implementation.

Ideal candidates bring strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive cross-divisional projects and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or substitutions may be allowed.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to take administrative guidance and complete tasks with oversight.
• Ability to identify effective solutions and strategies.
• Ability to create high-quality written and visual content.
• Ability to coordinate and manage cross-divisional projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Adapt to constant program development, change, and improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick learning of specialized systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop program guidance, FAQs, and topic-specific guides related to the Division’s regulatory authority.
• Create, manage, and track SOPs for cross-divisional consistency.
• Provide support for ongoing program and policy implementation needs.
• Develop and maintain accessible website content for the division.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability.
• Suggest SMART goals to measure progress.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-divisional coordination

Problem solving

Content creation

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) in Jefferson City seeks a seasoned Program Specialist to join the Program Development Unit. This role develops organizational standards, guidance documents, and training materials while supporting website content and policy implementation.

Ideal candidates bring strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive cross-divisional projects and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced public