Workforce Development Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Development Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist plays a pivotal role in translating innovative ideas into executable programs and initiatives that advance Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas’ (WSNCT) strategic vision. This role leads the design, launch, and evaluation of key projects and initiatives that support the region’s evolving workforce needs. The Senior Strategic Initiatives Specialist serves as the lead for pilot programs, mobilizing resources and managing cross-functional teams, partner coordination, and performance tracking and reporting. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships that drive innovation and impact.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level