Workforce Development Manager

In addition to a competitive compensation, this position is also eligible for a
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bonus after 90 days of employment!

The Workforce Development Manager will spearhead strategic initiatives for the Center of Excellence (COE), a key component of the Los Angeles County American Job Center of California system. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of labor market trends, and the ability to effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders, including industry sector groups, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations.

This role is pivotal in developing robust partnerships with entities that serve businesses and actively participate in various business engagement activities. The Workforce Development Manager will cultivate and sustain positive, long‑term relationships with business and industry representatives to address workforce needs and manage talent supply and demand. This position involves strategic planning, program development, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure the workforce remains skilled, adaptable, and prepared for future challenges.

Additionally, this role will have a strong focus on the healthcare sector and the re‑entry/justice‑involved population.

• Lead a positive, proactive, and results‑oriented work culture that is innovative and representative of KRA’s values and consistent with continuous quality improvement, as well as manage, direct and coach the COE team on effective strategies to meet performance benchmarks;
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to ensure successful implementation of a comprehensive COE strategy;
• Develop individual KPI performance goals for the COE staff;
• Analyze labor market data, including employment trends, industry demands, skill requirements, and demographic information.
• Utilize various data sources, including government reports, industry publications, and surveys, to compile comprehensive labor market assessments.
• Share insights and recommendations with the local workforce board, businesses, and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with local workforce development partners, businesses, and educational institutions to identify workforce needs and skill gaps.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to discuss labor market trends, workforce challenges, and potential solutions.
• Oversee the development and evaluation of workforce development programs based on labor market analysis.
• Provide ongoing support to businesses in understanding labor market dynamics and leveraging data for workforce planning.
• Stay current on labor market trends, economic changes, and policy developments that may impact workforce development efforts.
• Recommend improvements to data collection methods and analysis processes to enhance the quality of labor market information provided.
• Represent KRA at conferences, community events, board meetings, podcasts, and social media.
• Orchestrate communications and marketing efforts to optimize the results from public outreach to established partnerships.
• Support public relations activities, including media relations and press releases. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets to secure positive coverage related to LMI and other industry trends.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required, including strength in persuasive writing, editing, and presentation design.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, benchmarks, and goals.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment, building strong working relationships, and effectively leading a team.
• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced…