Senior Program Specialist - ISTS

Job Description:

Senior Program Specialist - ISTS

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at the Ike Skelton Training Site, 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

This position will serve as a contact for the Tuition Assistance Program within the Missouri National Guard. A high level of attention to detail will be very important in this role.

• Processes accounts payable, monitors accounts and fund balances; ensures compliance with established procedures, principles, statutes and regulations.
• Accountable for a highly visible/high impact outcomes of the Tuition Assistance Program, which is visible to the Missouri Legislature, Governor, as well as many internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in the preparations of the budget for the Program.
• Assist in the preparation, planning, development, and implementation of cost allocation plans, and assists in compiling, preparing, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial statements, reports and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Three or more years of relevant experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities; organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable to change, deadlines, and working with teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and leadership.
• Experience with computers and desktop applications, including Microsoft Office products and Adobe.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$48,000.00-$52,000.00 per Year