Program Specialist

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 04, 2025
  • Salary: $55,735.44 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:55735
  • Full Time
  • Project Management
  • Job Description

    The Family Support Division (FSD), Child Support Policy Unit is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position. This position will be based in Cole County, located at 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.

    This position will perform the following duties, but not limited to;

    • Assist DLS Attorney staff in preparing, implementing, and monitoring procedures;
    • Assist DLS Attorney in preparing all legal related issues;
    • Assist in completing, preparing and editing legal related documents;
    • Research, review and analyze federal and state legislation and the effect on FSD Program/ Operations;
    • Assist in the organization, design, and development of child support procedures and associated plans based upon collected data, research findings, and outlines developed by management;
    • Implement process changes from policy to system changes and manage the necessary logistics;
    • Assist managers and supervisor with legal issues;
    • Serve as a liaison between DLS staff and central office;
    • Implement process changes from policy to system changes and manage the necessary logistics between; and
    • Complete any other assigned tasks as necessary for continued or improved.


    Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

    Desired Skills:

    • Ability to communicate and interpret complex ideas, plans, procedures, and programs;
    • Ability to produce objective and timely reports;
    • previous background with legal review/hearings
    • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills;
    • Work independently
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    • Excellent team work skills; and
    • Possess the ability to adjust to a changing environment and achieve results.


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

    Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

    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 .
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