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.
Engagement Lead - Consulting Director
$150K - $180K *
Lead complex Department of War engagements, providing strategic advisory and consulting expertise. Drive execution, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality deliverables while navigating a...
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Technical Program Manager - 1695
$110K - $150K *
Manage and oversee multiple R&D programs, ensuring timely execution and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Engage with customers and lead technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions i...
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Technical Specialist, Project Management
$93K - $122K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex infrastructure and environmental projects. Collaborate with Client-Partners to manage project lifecycles, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering strong s...
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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of environmental risk management by leading innovative assessments and strategies that protect human health and ecosystems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive impac...
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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative environmental risk assessments that shape sustainable practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring emerging...
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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Shape the future of environmental risk management by leading innovative assessments and strategies that protect health and ecosystems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful sol...
1 week ago
Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative environmental risk assessments, mentoring professionals, and delivering strategic solutions that enhance human health and ecological safety across diverse sector...
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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Transform environmental risk management by leading complex assessments and mentoring professionals. Collaborate on innovative projects that protect ecosystems and human health while advancing your car...
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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist
$85K - $130K *
Champion innovative environmental risk management by leading complex assessments and mentoring professionals. Drive impactful strategies that protect health and ecosystems while fostering client relat...
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Provider Engagement and Performance Specialist II
$77K - $123K *
Elevate provider engagement by coordinating initiatives that strengthen relationships with stakeholders. Monitor projects, ensure compliance, and support cross-functional teams to enhance performance...
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Support Program Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing complex rocket propulsion projects, providing expert advisory support to ensure successful execution and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with diverse teams to e...
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$125K - $225K *
Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and integration across engineering, nuclear safety, and project management for complex construction programs, ensuring safety, quality, and custom...
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$125K - $225K *
Drive technical leadership and integration across engineering, safety, and project management for complex nuclear programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compl...
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$125K - $225K *
Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...
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Project Lead - Maritime Consortium
$105K - $165K *
Engage with the maritime domain to drive innovative solutions for Navy challenges. Lead consortium efforts, build vital relationships, and translate complex problems into actionable insights, ensuring...
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Project Lead - Maritime Consortium
$105K - $165K *
Champion the maritime consortium by building relationships, translating needs, and driving innovation in undersea and littoral operations. Lead day-to-day activities, ensuring member value and effecti...
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Project Lead - Maritime Consortium
$105K - $165K *
Drive innovation in maritime operations by leading a consortium focused on undersea and littoral challenges. Collaborate with Navy program offices and industry partners to translate complex problems i...
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Consultant - Grants Management Transformation
$74K - $124K *
Lead the charge in enhancing federal grants management operations through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to delive...
2 weeks ago
Consultant - Grants Management Transformation
$74K - $124K *
Analyze and enhance federal grants management operations through data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...
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$88K - $132K *
Advance program effectiveness by overseeing daily operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with strategic goals. Collaborate with teams to achieve objectives while managing multiple...
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Vice President of Business Development, Navy & Marine Corps
$200K - $240K *
Drive strategic growth initiatives for Navy & Marine Corps, leading business development efforts and fostering partnerships to enhance tactical networking solutions across diverse operational domains...
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$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex projects in secure environments. You'll manage facilities and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while collabor...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring contractor compliance through quality assurance methods, audits, and process improvements, while supporting global manufacturing and modernization efforts acro...
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Information Technology Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)
$80K - $95K *
Transform business processes by designing and implementing IT solutions that meet user requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system efficiency and ensure seamless integration across v...
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Senior Configuration Management Specialist
$104K - $136K *
Drive the organization's configuration management strategy, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks while enhancing processes for software and infrastructure integrity throughout the develop...
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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.