Dallas Workforce Systems Officer

About the Role

The Dallas Workforce System Officer (DWSO) provides executive-level local leadership, strategic direction, and overall accountability for Equus’ Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the DWSO is the senior local system leader, the ultimate local owner for Dallas execution, and the primary local contact for the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas President/CEO and other Board executives.

Responsibilities

• Board Engagement and Strategic Alignment:
  • Serve as the senior local system leader and primary local contact for the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas President/CEO and other Board executives.
  • Collaborate with Board leadership to identify emerging workforce challenges, service delivery opportunities, and strategies that strengthen regional workforce outcomes.
  • Translate Board priorities and regional workforce strategies into actionable initiatives supported by project leadership and corporate resources.
  • Participate in strategic planning discussions, workforce initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Provide executive-level insight into operational trends, employer needs, customer outcomes, and opportunities for workforce system improvement.
• Business, Industry, and Economic Development Engagement:
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations.
  • Engage employers and industry partners to identify current and emerging skill demands, workforce shortages, and opportunities for talent pipeline development.
  • Direct and collaborate with the Employer Solutions Director to advance sector partnerships, employer account strategies, and work-based learning initiatives.
  • Support development of partnerships that connect job seekers with high-demand occupations and career advancement opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage corporate capabilities and regional partnerships for major workforce initiatives.
• Community Engagement and Workforce System Advancement:
  • Establish and strengthen relationships with educational institutions, community-based organizations, and local government.
  • Collaborate with community leaders to identify employment barriers and opportunities to improve economic mobility.
  • Support strategic partnerships that expand access to education, training, and supportive services.
  • Work with partners to strengthen career pathways and align workforce services with local economic priorities.
  • Promote coordinated approaches to maximize the impact of workforce investments.
  • Represent Equus in regional workforce development discussions and community initiatives.
• Corporate Leadership and Strategic Resource Alignment:
  • Maintain engagement between Equus corporate leadership and the Dallas project.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage corporate partnerships and best practices.
  • Direct the Project Director in translating system strategy into integrated program delivery.
  • Establish performance expectations for direct reports and maintain accountability for contractual performance.
  • Facilitate executive-level problem-solving and coordinated responses to emerging challenges.
  • Promote continuous improvement and long-term workforce system effectiveness.

Key Performance Expectations

• Contractual and Operational Performance: Achievement of established contractual expectations and sustained operational effectiveness.
• Corporate Engagement: Demonstrated responsiveness and effective deployment of corporate resources.
• Board Alignment: Effective collaboration with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas leadership.
• Strategic Employer Partnerships: Development of industry relationships contributing to workforce solutions.
• Community Impact: Advancement of partnerships expanding workforce access and economic mobility.
• Leadership Accountability: Effective oversight and coordination of direct reports.
• Workforce System Innovation: Implementation of strategies strengthening regional workforce responsiveness.

Position Impact

The DWSO serves as a strategic leader and executive connection between Equus Workforce Solutions, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, and the broader regional workforce development community. This position ensures the Dallas workforce system benefits from strong local execution and the full resources of Equus, reinforcing its role as a strategic partner committed to strengthening the regional workforce ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Human Services, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of senior leadership experience overseeing complex operations.
• Experience in workforce development, government contracting, or related publicly funded environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale workforce systems, fiscal stewardship, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships with workforce boards, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Strong executive leadership, financial acumen, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of WIOA and federally funded workforce programs preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.