WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Summary and Preferred Qualifications

This position is located at the Arkansas Dept. of Veterans Affairs 501 Woodlane St. 401N Little Rock, AR 72201.

Veteran Employment Specialist Job Summary and Preferred Qualifications
Job Summary: As a Veterans Employment Specialist within the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, you will serve as a vital bridge between world-class military talent and top-tier employers. In this role, you will liaise directly with companies and government agencies to identify their specific workforce needs and talent gaps. Armed with this insight, you will actively connect these organizations with transitioning service members, active-duty personnel, and veterans. Your mission extends beyond state lines; you will not only place exceptional candidates already living in Arkansas but also spearhead efforts to attract and import top military talent from across the country, positioning the state as a premier destination for post-service careers.

On the candidate side, you will interface daily with veterans and service members, acting as a dedicated advocate and career coach during their transition to the civilian workforce. As part of this job, you will assist service members translate their military service, leadership experience, and technical skills into compelling, competitive resumes that civilian employers immediately understand and value. By providing personalized guidance and leveraging your employer network, you will empower our nation's heroes to navigate the job market with confidence, ultimately transforming their distinguished military careers into meaningful, impactful, and long-lasting civilian jobs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cross-Sector Collaboration
• Public Speaking & Stakeholder Relations
• Case Management & High-Volume Interfacing
• Veterans Program Familiarity
• Talent Acquisition Skills
• Career Coaching & Resume Development
• Military-to-Civilian Skills Translation

Position Information

Job Series: Program Operations – Workforce Development
Classification: Workforce Development Specialist
Class Code: PWD03P
Pay Grade: SPC01
Salary Range: $58,700 – $86,876

Primary Responsibilities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of cross-sector collaboration
• Public speaking and stakeholder relations
• Case management and high-volume interfacing
• Familiarity with veterans programs
• Talent acquisition skills
• Career coaching and resume development
• Military-to-civilian skills translation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Community Development, or a related field.
• Basic familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) is beneficial.

Licensure/Certifications

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.