North Central Texas Council of Governments · 3 months ago
Workforce Development Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expNorth Central Texas Council of Governments is a regional organization focused on workforce development and economic growth. The Workforce Development Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist will lead strategic initiatives, manage projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders to create innovative workforce service models and partnerships.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that will produce new workforce service models, talent pipelines and regional partnerships; define charters, scopes of work, and implementation plans with clear milestones and success metrics
Oversee the planning, execution, oversight and evaluation of strategic projects and events
Serve as a primary liaison to employers, partners and other stakeholders involved in strategic initiatives, ensuring communication, collaboration and seamless execution
Develop and monitor metrics and benchmarks for each initiative, tracking performance indicators, assessing areas for improvement and refining the strategy and execution of innovative initiatives
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve desired outcomes
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
Closely partner with senior leadership to ideate, prioritize and develop innovative approaches that will optimize unit project or program effectiveness and advance strategic plan outcomes
Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure financial support for strategic and innovative programs, pilots and initiatives
Manage relationships with funders and ensure compliance with grant requirements
Qualification
Required
Ability to lead the execution of a high performing team
Strategic planning and implementation
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
Ability to manage time effectively and keep on top of education and workforce trends
Personal pride in producing output at high quality
Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the organization's mission, value and initiatives
A Bachelor's degree or 9 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in direct field of business management or related field
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Retirement
Work/Life Balance Programs
Professional Development
Company
North Central Texas Council of Governments
North Central Texas Council of Governments is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$70.4MKey Investors
U.S. Department of TransportationUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-01-11Grant· $70M
2020-06-23Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Todd Little
Executive Director
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