Workforce Project Manager (Project Manager 2)
State of Idaho Career Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho Department of Labor supports individuals through career transitions, determine benefit eligibility, connects employers with workers and oversees tax and labor law compliance.
Idaho Department of Labor is seeking a skilled Workforce Project Managerto lead key projects that improve workforce programs and services across the state. In this role, you will coordinate planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects that strengthen service delivery, enhance technology and data use, and support continuous improvement efforts. You will work closely with internal teams, state partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are well‑managed, inclusive, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Kristyn Carr ([email protected]).
Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
To learn more about the Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov
Examples of Duties:
- Lead project planning and development, including building goals, work plans, timelines, and evaluation methods for workforce initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams (program, IT, fiscal) and external partners to keep projects on track.
- Support communication and engagement strategies to build stakeholder understanding and support.
- Manage project budgets, contracts, and partner relationships.
- Track progress, evaluate project outcomes, and communicate results to leadership and partners.
- Facilitate meetings, working groups, and collaborative sessions.
- Supervise project staff and support training or onboarding for team members.
Minimum Qualifications: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. You must attach a resume, work history to your application. Your resume and/or work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Experience with:
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating projects, including developing scopes, goals, work plans, timelines, and measurement tools.
- Interpreting complex material and translating it into clear, usable information.
- Developing and monitoring contracts and/or budgets.
- Coordinating across functional teams in an operational environment.
- Experience working with public workforce development programs, including WIOA or other American Job Center programs and services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in state government
- Supervisory experience
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
- 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Employee assistance program
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.