ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
State of ArkansasLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
103991 - 153907 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Department of Commerce is responsible for promoting economic development and job creation in the state of Arkansas.
Job Description
The Economic Development Supervisor / Expert role is responsible for cultivating relationships with industry across Arkansas, creating sustainable workforce pipelines, and providing direct supervision for Regional Managers within Arkansas Workforce Connections-Arkansas Industry Connect. The role requires a focus on identifying current and emerging workforce needs, providing training and support for new and existing employees, and establishing metrics to measure success and track outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Community Development, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of work experience in economic development, government, community planning, or project coordination.
- Experience coordinating projects or initiatives that involve collaboration between multiple entities, familiarity with local/regional economic trends, and a proven record of supporting business attraction or retention efforts.
- Experience in policy analysis, financial modeling, and public-private partnership development.
- Experience in successfully guiding large-scale initiatives that deliver measurable economic and community benefits.