TSS Division Leader: Strategy, Transformation & Ops

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 114,390 - 169,298; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Division Administrator for the TSS Division to set strategic direction, oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive statewide transformation in procurement, technology, human resources, and shared services.

Responsibilities include executive-level coordination, budget administration, policy development, and fiscal accountability across multiple departments tasked with modernization and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least six years in public administration, financial management, or program operations.
• Experience in government procurement, public finance, or large-scale enterprise systems is preferred.
• Strong communication, policy development, and strategic leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the TSS division's operations, programs, and strategic planning.
• Serve as primary contact for interagency coordination, legislative engagement, and executive decisions.
• Develop and implement policies and strategies to promote efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, and diversity initiatives.
• Administer division budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal transparency.
• Represent the division in meetings with the Governor’s Office, committees, vendors, and public forums.
• Ensure readiness and continuity during emergencies and major policy shifts.
• Direct implementation of major technology, procurement reforms, or shared services initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive-level communication

Presentation skills

Meeting facilitation

Cross-department collaboration

Goal setting and execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, information technology, human resources, procurement, finance, or a related field

Job description

The State of Arkansas seeks a Division Administrator for the TSS Division to set strategic direction, oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive statewide transformation in procurement, technology, human resources, and shared services.

Responsibilities include executive-level coordination, budget administration, policy development, and fiscal accountability across multiple departments tasked with modernization and service delivery.