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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$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day infrastructure and customer support, ensuring optimal server performance, security, and incident response. Collaborate on initiatives to enhance operational security and maintain doc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $129K *

Transform product development by coordinating timelines, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring accurate delivery of materials. Leverage critical thinking and communication skills to support leaders...

Kansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $106K *

Explore an impactful role where you'll lead proposal initiatives, collaborate across teams, and enhance our RFP processes to drive growth while improving educational outcomes for districts and student...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform communities by leading complex, multi-year projects aimed at combating malnutrition and enhancing resilience. Provide strategic vision and management to ensure high-quality programming while...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Join a specialized team to evaluate biological research, ensuring safety against misuse. Utilize your expertise to distinguish legitimate science from potential threats, contributing to AI safety and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $197K *

Empower talent development by designing and implementing performance management solutions that align with business strategies, ensuring accountability and fostering growth across diverse employee popu...

San Antonio, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Join our team as a Technical Lead, guiding product development and execution while mentoring cross-functional teams. Drive architecture, oversee CI/CD processes, and ensure compliance in a dynamic fed...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Drive technical leadership and product strategy for federal programs, guiding teams through agile processes, architecture maintenance, and CI/CD practices while ensuring compliance and security for VA...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of federal technology solutions. As a Technical Lead, you'll guide product development, oversee architecture, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and secur...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Lead technical initiatives for federal programs, guiding teams in architecture, sprint execution, and product releases while ensuring compliance and security. Mentor peers and represent products in go...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Engage as a Technical Lead, guiding product architecture and sprint execution while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with VA standards. Drive technical strategy and oversee troubleshooting for...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Engage as a key technical leader, guiding product development and execution while overseeing architecture, CI/CD processes, and team mentorship in a dynamic federal environment...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $114K *

Explore a dynamic role providing clinical support and education in neuromodulation therapies. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance patient care and ensure successful product implementation, while b...

Springfield, MORemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading the full acquisition life cycle, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving cost savings and efficiency for government contracts. Collaborate with s...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

5 days ago

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

$81K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to provide vital administrative and operational support, enhancing global health security initiatives. Collaborate across offices to streamline processes, manage communications, an...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you translate mission needs into actionable software requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Navy and Marine Corps accession-processing. Drive clarity and trace...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Engage in leading a multidisciplinary research team, managing multiple behavioral science projects for government agencies, while ensuring quality and fostering professional development in a dynamic...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by managing complex training programs and enhancing processes for a statewide initiative, ensuring effective communication and client engagement while fostering a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform mission execution across the Indo-Pacific by leading host-nation engagement and integration efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance planning, coordination, and problem-solv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $173K *

Lead infection prevention initiatives in peri-operative settings, collaborating with clinical stakeholders to enhance patient safety and drive business growth through data-driven strategies and relati...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project administration and correspondence management, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Support project policies and enhance documentation workflows to dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $110K *

Discover user needs and drive product decisions as a UX Researcher, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct research, usability studies, and synthesize insights that enhance user experien...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to malaria programming by providing technical leadership and support to country teams, ensuring quality interventions, compliance, and strategic resource investments across health facilitie...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.