Program Director Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $79,753.71 - $174,644.96 Annually
Location : 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Executive
Job Number: 2026-00454
Department: Anchorage Health Department
Division: Admin Division
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/14/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 825 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
The Deputy (Program & Policy) Director works in close coordination with the Anchorage Health Department Director and assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions. Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer. Provides extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies and indirect cost allocations. Responsible for overseeing that grant activity is organized, budget compliant and accurately reported. Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk. Responsible for developing capital and operating budget and managing all financial, HR and administrative functions for the department. Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives. Works in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers to plan and forecast revenue and expenses and coordinate special projects on policy and administrative issues including the department's annual legislative program. Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery. Oversees department facility maintenance and operations and serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board. Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations. Perform other duties as assigned.
The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (SOA DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and twelve (12) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration
A valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving recordat time of hire.
Instructions to applicants:

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
• Submit contact information for three professional references.
• Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded or diploma
• If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
• If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
• Submit a current copy of your driver's license (front & back)

Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes your level of completed education as it relates to this position?

• None / Less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline

04
How many years of experience do you have in public program development, implementation, and/or administration?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years or more

05
Describe your related experience in detail and indicate which position(s) in your Work History demonstrate(s) the qualifications in relation to the above question.
06
How many years of experience do you have in executive level supervisory/management?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years or more

07
Describe your related experience in detail and indicate which position(s) in your Work History demonstrate(s) the qualifications in relation to the above question.
08
Describe your experience with financial and grant management oversight and implementation?
09
Describe your experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing efficiencies within the workplace?
10
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question