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.
PROGRAM MANAGER (IDRE) - Remote
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading a remote team in managing healthcare operations and compliance for a Federal IDRE program. Drive performance, enhance quality, and ensure regulatory adherence while fost...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance project management excellence by overseeing multiple CapEx projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while collaborating with stakeholders to drive strate...
Yesterday
INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST
$100K - $120K *
Join us in safeguarding national security by analyzing complex intelligence data to identify and assess foreign threats. Collaborate with experts to produce timely, accurate insights that protect sens...
1 week ago
$75K - $125K *
Shape safety excellence by leading compliance initiatives in Process Safety Management. Collaborate with teams to implement and enhance safety programs, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulat...
Reposted 1 week ago
Clinical Research Program Manager, Hybrid
$110K - $130K *
Empower clinical research initiatives by managing a disease-focused portfolio, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in trial operations while fostering collaboration and st...
5 days ago
Clinical Research Program Manager, Hybrid
$110K - $130K *
Manage a clinical research portfolio, leading a dedicated team to drive innovative research. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program success and eff...
5 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Develop and implement innovative learning solutions to enhance team performance. Collaborate with leaders to create tailored training programs, leveraging adult learning principles to foster growth an...
Today
Program Manager, AI Enablement
$80K - $95K *
Lead the AI ambassador program to enhance AI literacy and adoption across the university. Oversee recruitment, training, and engagement initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders and managing p...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing program delivery for survivors of torture, overseeing operations, staff development, and strategic partnerships to ensure effective service and compliance with organizatio...
Yesterday
Government Program Manager ILS2
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer operational excellence by leading integrated logistics and medical support for military operations. Drive program performance, manage teams, and ensure mission readiness across diverse environ...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $87K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing educational equity through strategic program management. As a Senior Program Manager, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate events, and engage with stakeholders...
6 days ago
SENSE Deputy Program Manager, Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S)
$146K - $234K *
Pioneer operational excellence in space communications by leading the OM&S team, ensuring mission-critical performance, modernization, and continuous improvement across diverse locations and stakehold...
6 days ago
SENSE Deputy Program Manager, Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S)
$146K - $234K *
Lead the charge in managing operations and sustainment for NASA's space communications, ensuring reliability and modernization across multiple locations while overseeing project management and team le...
6 days ago
SENSE Deputy Program Manager, Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S)
$146K - $234K *
Support mission-critical operations by leading the OM&S team for NASA's SENSE program, ensuring optimal performance and modernization of space communications infrastructure across multiple locations a...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by leading complex programs, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction. Grow your career with proven experience in program...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Program Coordinator (Community Engagement)
$68K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to coordinate community-engaged engineering projects, ensuring alignment with educational standards and fostering partnerships with organizations. Support student initiatives and e...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Join our team to lead critical systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness of advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities. Drive collaboratio...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and manage a critical phase of a large-scale AI integration program, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with program objectives while facilitating Agile practices and collaborating with c...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Engage in impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams to execute multi-domain training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative enviro...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by leading a cross-functional team in managing multi-domain training and experimentation activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative en...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mission success and enhance Signa...
Today
Pre-Award: MXM- Intelligence Specialist III
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at complex Naval and DoD analysis by leveraging intelligence expertise, ensuring robust mission engineering for EMSO operations in dynamic environments. Play a crucial role in opti...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Clinical Quality Specialist - Small/Medium Hospitals
$74K - $88K *
Optimize clinical quality by driving performance improvements and collaborating with teams. Leverage data analytics to enhance healthcare outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards acros...
Today
Senior Program Manager: Social Health Care Network
$83K - $107K *
Advance health equity by leading the Social Health Care Network initiative, coordinating provider engagement, managing funding processes, and ensuring compliance to enhance community health services u...
1 week 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.