Role OverviewThe Program Director will lead a team that provides support to Governors and other state executive branch leaders on human services issues, including policy solutions, program development, and workforce improvement. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, budget management, and the ability to communicate effectively with policymakers. The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, managing a team, and facilitating cross-agency and cross-sector collaboration.
What You Will Do
The Program Director will manage a small staff of policy experts, develop working knowledge of new issues, execute regular briefings for Governors' staff, lead policy engagements with states, and respond to technical questions from Governors' offices. The role also involves overseeing project budgets, projecting future spending, and developing financial proposals.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience working with high-level state policymakers, organizing small and large-scale convening, and managing budgets on multiple projects. The candidate should also have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, and the capacity to manage a professional team in a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public policy or a related field
- 8-10 years of experience working in human services policies and programs
- Expert knowledge of and experience working on issues related to human services policies and programs
- Experience working with high-level state policymakers
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to manage budgets on multiple projects with various funding streams
- Ability to handle and process sensitive and critical information
- Capacity to manage a professional team in a dynamic work environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Healthcare
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
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