The Workforce Development Department (also known as Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas) is seeking a Workforce Development Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist to join the Workforce Development team of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This individual will be responsible for translating innovative ideas into executable programs and initiatives that advance Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas’ (WSNCT) strategic vision. Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that will produce new workforce service models, talent pipelines and regional partnerships
- 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
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting firm deadlines
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to build partnerships that drive innovation and impact
- Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent writing skills
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
Compensation:
- $78,713.08-$92,094.30/year – depending on skills, experience and qualifications.
- FLSA: Exempt
Benefits:
We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary.
- Paid Leave
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
- Retirement
- NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
- Work/Life Balance Programs
- To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym.
- Professional Development
- NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.
