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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team as a Supervisory IT Specialist, overseeing intelligence operations and ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing customer satisfaction and oper...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Elevate early education programs by providing operational leadership, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development across multiple sites to deliver high-quality services to children and famili...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $109K *

Lead the revitalization of knowledge management practices, focusing on governance, content findability, and organizational hygiene. Collaborate across departments to enhance information architecture a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing large-scale government projects, ensuring compliance and quality control while supporting military education initiatives. Collaborate with teams to meet government stan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $400K *

Contribute to clinical trial success by providing medical oversight, ensuring participant safety, and training staff. Leverage your expertise in GCP and protocol compliance to enhance research quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing therapy services by managing clinical staff, ensuring compliance, and driving program growth while maintaining high-quality patient care and operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Drive the resolution of complex cybersecurity challenges by leading program management efforts, coordinating with government personnel, and ensuring compliance across stakeholders while managing resou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and engineering by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead strategic and operational management of complex, multi-year clinical and public health research programs, ensuring compliance and efficient execution while collaborating with diverse teams and co...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $114K *

Join our team as a Technical Manager, MERL, overseeing data collection and project coordination across multiple country programs. Leverage your expertise to enhance MERL tools and ensure quality data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$69K - $95K *

Lead donor eligibility assessments and manage medical support operations. Ensure compliance with plasma collection regulations while providing exceptional care and safety for donors and staff in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $124K *

Pioneer enterprise-level project management initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Lead ERP projects, optimize workflows, and foster collaboration across teams to enhance execution qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform the delivery of complex executive education programs, leading a team to enhance learner experiences and operational excellence while managing stakeholder relationships and program health at...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $100K *

Drive security operations for Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance and safety. Support daily security tasks, assist in facility construction oversight, and maintain documentation to uphold pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $82K *

Lead the charge in engaging and educating medical professionals on OMA Insurance products. Develop relationships with educational institutions, deliver impactful presentations, and implement strategic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.