Position Number: 22185496
County: Pulaski
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,537.04
The mission of the Department of Military is to provide a professional staff of Arkansas State Employees who help maintain and improve the readiness of Arkansas National Guard units through effective fiscal management of State Resources, Human Resource Management, and quality administration of Arkansas National Guard Programs. The Department of the Military is a drug-free workplace, this includes medical marajuna which is still considered a controlled substance under Federal Law. (Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988).
Section Assignment:
This position is assigned to the Education Benefits Section and focuses on administering military education benefits, coordinating higher‑education funding programs, and engaging with academic institutions to support service members’ educational pathways. This role requires active outreach and travel to establish strong partnerships with university financial aid offices, trade schools, and academic leadership to maximize benefit utilization for our service members.
Additional Job Duties
Lead the planning, design, and execution of workforce development projects from conceptualization to evaluation. Define project-objectives, allocate resources, set milestones, and oversee schedules to ensure projects remain on track and meet desired outcomes. Conduct in-depth labor market studies and skills gap assessments to create data-driven program strategies. Evaluate emerging job market trends and anticipate future workforce requirements to inform long-term planning. Develop innovative training curricula, career pathway models, and upskilling or reskilling initiatives tailored to varied industries. Adapt and refine programs based on evolving economic conditions and workforce feedback. Cultivate robust relationships with employers, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and community leaders. Travel to speak with representatives from universities and trade schools. other institutions, and industry-related leaders. Facilitate collaborative initiatives that drive shared investments and integration of workforce development efforts across sectors. Ensure all projects adhere to relevant state and federal policies and advocate for policy changes and funding opportunities to bolster workforce initiatives. Establish rigorous evaluation frameworks to measure project effectiveness using both qualitative and quantitative benchmarks, providing strategic insights for improvement. Act as a mentor to junior personnel and project teams, sharing best practices and industry knowledge. Represent the agency at industry conferences, seminars, and in professional publications.
Preferred Qualification:
Job Series: Program Operations – Workforce Development
Classification: Workforce Development Supervisor / Expert
Class Code: PWD04P
Pay Grade: SPC06
Salary Range: $94,537 – $139,915
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Community Development, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required. This experience should ideally include workforce development programs; project management or consulting in an educational, governmental, or non-profit setting; designing and executing strategies that address labor market challenges or skills enhancements.
A track record of designing and executing successful workforce development initiatives that resulted in measurable economic or community benefits.
Proven expertise in leading large-scale workforce projects.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
