Job Description
Join Tennessee's premier public service team in this urgent opportunity for a Program Specialist position. We're seeking dedicated professionals to drive impactful state initiatives while enjoying exceptional benefits, career stability, and the chance to serve your community. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement plans with state contributions
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Paid time off plus 12 state holidays
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement state-funded community programs
- Analyze policy impacts and prepare compliance reports
- Coordinate with local government agencies and stakeholders
- Manage grant funding allocations and reporting
- Conduct public outreach and stakeholder engagement
- Monitor program performance metrics
- Prepare legislative briefings and policy recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 3+ years government or non-profit program experience
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Knowledge of Tennessee state regulations
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
- Ability to pass federal background check