Explore Program Specialist Jobs

Program specialists help organizations plan, coordinate, and improve programs that serve business, community, or customer needs. Depending on the employer and industry, the role may involve managing program operations, tracking budgets and outcomes, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring work meets organizational goals. Explore vetted Program Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Program Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and program. Common duties include developing work plans, coordinating schedules and resources, monitoring milestones, preparing reports, supporting compliance, and communicating with internal teams and external partners. Some specialists focus on a particular area, such as healthcare, education, technology, public policy, or business operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience coordinating projects or programs. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a relevant degree, industry knowledge, data analysis, budget tracking, process improvement, or familiarity with project management tools. Senior roles may require leadership experience and a record of delivering measurable results.

Program Specialist Salary and Career Growth

Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, scope, and experience. Program specialists may advance into senior program, program management, operations, or strategy roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their career goals.

Find Program Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Browse Program Specialist openings and review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use Ladders to identify opportunities that match your experience and explore your next professional step.

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$146K - $234K *

Innovate comprehensive security strategies for a large-scale cloud ecosystem, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while leading cross-functional teams to protect organizational assets and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $199K *

Lead the infrastructure team to design and implement scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely delivery while managing technical risks and compliance. Drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense by leading a dynamic portfolio of Air Force and Space Force programs, ensuring excellence in delivery, financial performance, and client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mission Liaison / Requirements Analyst, collaborating with government stakeholders to translate operational needs into actionable software requirements, ensuring effective com...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $99K *

Advance equitable literacy instruction by delivering impactful professional learning and support to educators, enhancing K-8 literacy practices through collaboration, data analysis, and tailored coach...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $136K *

Shape the future of energy efficiency by managing client programs from inception to completion. Oversee budgets, ensure compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results and c...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $141K *

Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform budget planning and execution within clinical informatics, leveraging expertise in PPBE and MFR practices. Collaborate with leadership to ensure financial strategies align with healthcare in...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading program initiatives that drive partner success in value-based care. Utilize data-driven strategies to manage launch processes, ensuring alignment across teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Transform your marketing career by driving product strategies and campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling messaging and targeted programs that enhance customer engageme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product marketing and ABM strategies, enhancing customer engagement and market presence through compelling messaging and targeted campaigns that foster growth and awarenes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $120K *

Drive impactful research initiatives by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and securing new business opportunities. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality evaluations an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing pivotal technical support to enhance global consumer product services. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $108K *

Analyze and optimize enterprise data workflows, ensuring stakeholders access accurate data. Collaborate on analytics development, support data transformation in Microsoft Fabric, and enhance reporting...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$73K - $100K *

Empower program success by managing daily operations and documentation for a key transformation initiative, coordinating across teams, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial and admini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping growth strategies for Federal Civilian accounts. Leverage your expertise in federal markets to drive business development, capture opportunities, and enhance customer relati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee acquisition program management activities, coordinating teams and processes to enhance operational efficiency and support senior government stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

Bethesda, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading software systems management and optimization across a global portfolio. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $140K *

Drive impactful transformation initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional programs. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and align resources to achieve...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead and coordinate field operations for critical IT support, ensuring timely incident response and resource management across multiple locations. Drive effective communication and operational readine...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform acquisition program management by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with DoD processes, and driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Play a key role in ris...

Bethesda, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead procurement initiatives by providing expert acquisition support to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within federal programs, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder col...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Program Specialist?question toggle

    A Program Specialist supports the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of programs. The role can include managing schedules and resources, tracking progress, preparing reports, and coordinating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications do Program Specialist jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Common qualifications include program or project coordination experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and relevant subject-matter knowledge. Some roles require a degree, data analysis skills, or experience with budgets and compliance.

  • How much do Program Specialists earn?question toggle

    Program Specialist salaries vary based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information and requirements.

  • Where can Program Specialists work?question toggle

    Program Specialists work across industries such as healthcare, education, technology, government, nonprofits, and business operations. Their focus may be shaped by the organization’s programs and goals.

  • What career paths can follow a Program Specialist role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, Program Specialists may move into senior specialist, program manager, project manager, operations, or strategy positions.