OCA - Program Management Specialist IV (Scientific Program Coordinator) (00052200)
Organization: OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Office of Court Admin (212-OCA - MAIN) P.O. BOX 12066 205 W. 14TH STREET Austin 78711
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1673
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 11,483.34 - 12,366.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Aug 26, 2025, 9:52:06 AM
Closing Date: Sep 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

DESCRIPTION

Please note: Should a candidate be identified prior to the scheduled closing date, this posting may be placed in a holding status.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Scientific Program Coordinator performs advanced (senior-level) program management specialist work involving creating, developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and overseeing programs within the Forensic Science Commission. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Salary commensurate with experience. Remote work may be permitted at the sole discretion of the Administrative Director of the Office of Court Administration and is subject to change based upon the needs of the agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, engineering, statistics, or forensic science from an accredited university.
• Ten or more years’ experience in forensic science interpretation, research or statistics for forensic application, including direct experience in complex interpretation, testimony, reporting and/or quality management roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with complex multi-stakeholder state or national forensic science programs such as those sponsored by state board(s) or commission(s), the National Institute of Justice, the Department of Justice, or the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
• Experience drafting and revising extensive written work product as an output of complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience presenting the output of complex multi-stakeholder projects in front of large and diverse audiences.
• Experience working for a forensic science service provider accredited by ANAB or A2LA or in a research environment with direct applicability to forensic science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.
• Skill in addressing changes in scope or timing.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill in project management monitoring.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in writing extensive reports with both legal and scientific references.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
• Ability to analyze project/program-related information and develop plans to address identified issues and risk, to prepare reports and charts, to communicate effectively orally and in writing and coordinate the work of project staff.

Please refer the Job description for details