The candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations: Demonstrated ability and willingness to function as a working executive who leads multiple statewide programs, translates priorities into actionable workplans, assigns responsibilities, monitors implementation and performance, resolves barriers, and ensures commitments are completed. Maintain active working relationships with state agencies, institutions of higher education, early childhood programs, school districts, workforce partners, employers, community organizations, and national organizations to resolve implementation barriers, strengthen service and referral pathways, improve participant experiences, and advance shared workforce goals.