Senior Economic Development Specialist
Missouri One Start Division
Harry S Truman Building – 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO
SALARY: $52,000 – $55,000
Why You’ll Love This Position:The Missouri One Start (MOS) Division provides recruitment, training, and upskilling assistance to Missouri businesses to meet their workforce needs. This important work creates greater opportunities for all Missourians to prosper! At this time the MOS Division is seeking a Senior Economic Development Specialist to join their team. This individual will conduct due diligence, as well as monitor MOS training projects for Customized Training, New Jobs Training, Job Retention Training, Upskill Credential Training, and the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act Program.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform due diligence checks on applicants participating in MOS programs
- Document data and compile reports on information gathered from monitoring visits
- Support MOS Program Coordinators in the processing of program applications
- Promote quality control efforts in the administration of MOS programs
- In-state travel as needed to support MOS Program Coordinators in annual Local Education Agency program record monitoring
- Analyze business processes and assist division and program leadership with developing standardized forms and procedures
- Represent MOS at various economic development meetings and conferences
All You Need for Success:Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience (professional experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in analyzing and preparing documents, reports and requirements to support system design
- Experience and knowledge of DED’s current systems is desired but not required
- Ability to quickly have an overall understanding of the business systems MOS currently uses
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Ability to function and adjust in a fast-paced and busy environment
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data
- Skilled in analyzing and organizing technical data
- Proficient knowledge in Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
More reasons to love this position:
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 .
If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.