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Otto

Partnerships Program Specialist

Austin, TX · Remote

$58K/yr

What You'll Do As a Partnerships Program Specialist, you own a pipeline of veterinary practices and ... Base Salary: $58,000/yr, Commission: $15,000/yr (OTE: $73,000/yr) plus benefits Remote, US-based.

Otto

Partnerships Program Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$73K/yr

What You'll Do As a Partnerships Program Specialist, you own a pipeline of veterinary practices and ... Base Salary: $58,000/yr, Commission: $15,000/yr (OTE: $73,000/yr) plus benefits Remote, US-based.

Library of Congress

Program Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$102K - $133K/yr

The incumbent will be performing some duties as a program manager, creating timelines and working with programs at different stages in a life cycle. In coordination with, and under the direction of ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$56K - $81K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Program Specialist - Advanced Professionalto lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of non ...

Arizona Department of Administration

$78K/yr

Program/Evaluation Specialist Job No: 541025 Work Type: Full-time Location ... REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Research, Program Management EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOP AND HEALTH ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... programs, and assistance for extension specialists that benefit the wine and grape industry ...

Solari

211 Program Specialist I

Tempe, AZ · On-site +1

Remote - Applicants must live in Arizona The Job/What You'll Do: The 211 Program Specialist responds to calls from the community, identifies needs, and provides appropriate follow-up and resources.

ICF

Associate Program Specialist

Columbia, MD · On-site +1

Columbia, MD Area (Remote - Home Office with Local Office Travel) Are you ready to make a difference? To support our growth, ICF is seeking an Associate Program Specialist to provide program support ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote program specialist in the United States is $67,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Program Specialist usually spends their day coordinating program activities, tracking progress on project milestones, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met. This can include organizing virtual meetings, managing schedules, preparing progress reports, and troubleshooting program issues as they arise. The role requires frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, product development, or customer support, often through digital platforms and communication tools. By handling a variety of tasks independently, Remote Program Specialists help keep projects on track and ensure both team alignment and program success.

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A Remote Program Specialist manages and coordinates programs or projects for a company while working remotely. Their responsibilities often include planning, implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring that project goals are met. They may also handle communication between team members, track key performance indicators, and optimize processes for efficiency. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. The specific duties can vary depending on the industry and company.

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Program Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Transportation

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$102K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

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OGC is looking for a self-reliant, skilled professional with experience in working in a fast paced, demanding environment, with exceptional administrative skills & attention to detail, excellent written & oral communication skills, strong analytical skills, energetic personality, and a strength in displaying tact and diplomacy. In addition, OGC is looking for someone who works collaboratively with the leadership team and the executive support team and who is proficient in Microsoft Suite.
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As a Program Specialist, you will:
  • You will be under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, the candidate will oversee all aspects of managing and tracking written communications prepared or reviewed by the OGC in response to congressional, state, local and private sector inquiries.
  • You will oversee the operation of the Electronic Document Management System or any successor system (EDMS) for OGC. Recommend new approaches so that information about preparation, review and coordination of correspondence is adequately recorded to provide information about status and location.
  • You will track incoming suspense correspondence by maintaining an accurate suspense status listing, utilizing EDMS. Responds to routine inquiries on actions and their status. Assists in tracking and processing all Congressional Oversight requests. Attend and participate in meetings to discuss strategy for responding to oversight requests. Reviews all oversight packages for adherence to OGC style guide.
  • Ensure timely completion of all controlled correspondence. This include independent follow-up and contact with appropriate personnel to ensure completion of correspondence within assigned deadlines; and determining reasons for delay and granting extensions when justified. Provide status reports, as necessary, on critical or sensitive correspondence and reports.
  • Maintain continuing awareness of organizational arrangements, delegations of authority, functions, and responsibilities of OGC officials. Ensure the proper coordination of actions within and outside of OGC. Review documents, papers, and other communications submitted to the OGC to ensure completed staff work, including adequate coordination, cooperative operations, and activities.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-reliant, and skilled individual willing to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills; a working knowledge of administrative procedures; experience managing and tracking office correspondence to congressional, state, local, and private sector inquiries assigned to the office; and the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints, and strong organizational skills
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
  • You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
  • Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
  • DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.
To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include:
  • Experience tracking and assigning office correspondence; applying policies and procedures for reviewing, editing, ensuring responsiveness, completeness, correct format, and grammar for correspondence, including daily interactions with members of the public, office stakeholders, and senior officials internal to the organization.
  • Experience preparing and controlling correspondence such as draft letters, memoranda, and briefings, and reviews ongoing documents to ensure technical format, typographical correctness, and grammatical accuracy.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
  • Experience tracking and assigning offce correspondence, applying policies and procedures for reviewing, editing, ensuring responsiveness, completeness, correct format, and grammar for correspondence, including daily inteactions with members of the public, office stakeholders, and senior officials internal to the organization.
  • Experience preparing correspondence such a draft letters, memoranda, and briefings, and reviews outgoing documents to ensure technical accuracy regarding format, typographical correctness, and grammatical accuracy.
  • Experience utilizing automation software and correspondence tracking systems and working collaboratively to resolve common user-level problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. . Technical Knowledge - Expert knowledge of Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) or other correspondence management system. Ability to analyze correspondence and ascertain the proper action required. Knowledge of the impact and ramifications concerning complex and extensive legislative changes sufficient to compose appropriate responses to inquiries.
  2. . Communication - Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing and understand directions. Skill in writing letters, memoranda, reports, and other documents; functional preparation of correspondence. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and required format. Ability to plan and carry out duties independently.
  3. Political Savvy- Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly. Substantial knowledge of Department-wide organization, substantive programs, major on-going issues, and areas of Departmental strategic interest. Knowledge of various federal departments and independent agencies and their relationships with the Department.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement
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The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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