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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Operations Specialist (Senior Living)
$140K *
Lead operational excellence across Independent Living communities, ensuring continuity during transitions. Drive financial performance, enhance resident satisfaction, and support community teams while...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic portfolio of Cybersecurity Services, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage budgets, risks, and project lifec...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that engage stakeholders, enhance brand awareness, and support federal initiatives through effective outreach and col...
4 days ago
$81K - $95K *
Optimize communication strategies and programs to enhance internal and external messaging. Collaborate with teams to deliver clear, effective communications that support organizational objectives and...
1 week ago
$170K - $220K *
Transform program delivery by leading teams and managing client relationships. Drive strategic direction, ensure compliance, and achieve revenue goals while fostering a collaborative, remote-first env...
1 week ago
Research Project Manager, Executive Operations
$75K - $145K *
Empower our leadership team by managing complex operations and enhancing productivity. Collaborate across diverse teams to support high-priority initiatives at the intersection of AI and national secu...
1 week ago
Subject Matter Expert – HEALTH SYSTEMS ANALYST
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes for the Veterans Health Administration, enhancing business and clinical operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to redesign workflows, address chal...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive organizational development by designing and implementing training programs that enhance safeguards and security initiatives across various U.S. government agencies, leveraging extensive expertis...
Yesterday
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Unlock potential by leading DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance on federal systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate security practices by integrating SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure with Ansible, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate on vulnerability management...
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DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Drive security integration in CI/CD pipelines, enhance infrastructure hardening, and manage vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance and robust security practices across federal systems...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while collaborating with cro...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security in DevSecOps. You'll integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, harden infrastructure, and ensure compliance while collaborating with federal sys...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Help us enhance security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with teams to track vulnerabilit...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Join a team that's advancing security practices by integrating DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Drive innovation and safeguard...
Today
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust vulnerability management and compliance across federal systems while collaborating with cross-fu...
Today
Clinical Application Specialist, Monitoring
$90K *
Elevate your career by providing clinical support and training for patient monitoring systems. Lead implementation teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain clinical expertise while managing t...
4 days ago
$80K - $121K *
Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $210K *
Join a mission-driven team supporting the FDIC, providing acquisition policy expertise to shape and modernize procurement processes, while excelling in collaboration across diverse teams in a fast-pac...
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Deputy Program Manager / PMO Lead (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading PMO operations for a complex federal IT program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and compliance, while maintaining sche...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage all facets of a federal travel program, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a high-volume environment. Drive improvements in processes and provide urgent support for travelers, while maintain...
6 days ago
Learning / Change Specialist – Communications
$85K - $105K *
Shape the future of user engagement by crafting targeted communications that enhance technology adoption and readiness. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful messaging and mea...
1 week ago
Mission Liaison / Requirements Analyst - Army/U.S. Air Force (Journeyman)
$80K - $95K *
Drive mission success by translating operational needs into actionable software requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to document, validate, and maintain requirements throughout the software dev...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Analyst, supporting program management and governance for a key initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports, and ensure documenta...
6 days ago
Senior Program Manager/Engineering Manager
$125K - $225K *
Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...
4 days ago
What is a Program Specialist?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With relevant experience, Program Specialists may move into senior specialist, program manager, project manager, operations, or strategy positions.