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Program Administrator-DHS-DCR-Central Office-Statewide

State of West Virginia

DHS - DCR - Central Office

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$43,357 - $75,789

per year

Type

Closes

March 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing budgets, contracts, and purchases for a state corrections agency, including reviewing reports, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with experts for bidding processes.

It supports the division's operations statewide and requires occasional travel.

A good fit would be someone with strong organizational skills and experience in administrative tasks like financial oversight and program coordination.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience substitution (1 year per 30 hours of training)
  • Five years of full-time paid administrative experience in organizing and coordinating program initiatives
  • Proficiency in fiscal management, including budgeting and auditing
  • Experience monitoring and managing contracts for compliance
  • Skills in research, drafting specifications, and participating in RFP/RFQ processes
  • Ability to compile data, maintain spreadsheets, and prepare reports for leadership
  • Occasional travel required

Full Job Description

This position reports to the Director of Operations for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation serving all Bureaus of DCR. Under general supervision, performs aspects of fiscal, purchasing and auditing. Will monitor and manage major agency contracts to ensure compliance; monitors agency budget in relation to contracts and services. Conducts research on products and supplies required by the agency. Will participate in evaluation committee practices in the RFP and RFQ process. Research and draft proper specifications for needed agency contracts for the purchase of goods, and services. Coordinate and chair committees made up of subject matter experts both internal and external to provide input into needed bid specifications for the purchase of goods and contracted services. Review all monthly services and commission reports to ensure commission amounts are correct. Maintain balance spreadsheets of commissions received. Manage and compile data for reports to be reviewed by DCR Executive Leadership. Reviews accounts receivable and accounts payable reports to assist Parole Services with debt owed by Parolees. Provide monthly reports of Parole Supervision fees and Electronic Monitoring fees to DCR Executive Leadership. Other duties as assigned. Occasional travel required.

Counties: Various/Statewide
1 Vacancy


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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a

rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) hours of training.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative experience in

organizing and coordinating administrative program initiatives.


***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5240388