Program Specialist Jobs in Colorado

Program Specialist jobs in Colorado are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in government agencies, nonprofit social services, healthcare administration, and defense contracting. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and the State of Colorado regularly staff program specialists at coordinator through senior program manager levels. The most in-demand specialties include workforce development, behavioral health program coordination, and federal contract program administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerCommonSpirit Health
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring14
Work type42% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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ABB
HSE Program Specialist
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HSE Program Specialist
ABB
Denver, Colorado
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Meal Services Program Specialist
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Meal Services Program Specialist
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Greeley, Colorado
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$15.25 - $16.25/hr
201-500

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Hilltop Community Resources
PRN Care Specialist - Life Adjustment Program
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PRN Care Specialist - Life Adjustment Program
Hilltop Community Resources
Grand Junction, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$19.35 - $20.32/hr
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Excelitas Technologies
Operations Specialist - Leadership Development Program
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Operations Specialist - Leadership Development Program
Excelitas Technologies
Boulder, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Correctional Treatment Specialist (Specialty Treatment Program Specialist - Advanced Care Level)
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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Specialty Treatment Program Specialist - Advanced Care Level)
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Florence, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
$77k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree in social work
10,000+

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Program Specialist Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
10 jobs
Colorado Springs
5 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Durango
2 jobs
Florence
2 jobs
Vail
1 job
Arvada
1 job
Greeley
1 job
Lakewood
1 job

Program Specialist Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health2 open roles
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Bureau of Prisons2 open roles
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program specialist jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, business, or a related field
  • Two or more years of program coordination or case management experience
  • Proficiency with database systems and program tracking or reporting tools
  • Strong written communication skills for grants, reports, and stakeholder updates
  • Experience working with Colorado state agencies or federally funded programs
  • Ability to manage multiple program timelines and deliverables simultaneously

Program Specialist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program specialist in Colorado?

Most program specialist roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in a field related to the program area, such as public administration, social work, education, or health sciences. No single statewide license governs the title, but roles in behavioral health programs may require registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Employers typically want candidates who have coordinated grants, managed client services, or administered state or federally funded programs before stepping into a specialist position.

Which companies hire program specialists in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring program specialists in Colorado include CommonSpirit Health, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of state government agencies, large health systems, defense contractors, and federally funded nonprofits makes it one of the more consistent markets for this role.

Which Colorado cities have the most program specialist jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the largest concentration of program specialist openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because it is home to the State of Colorado's administrative offices, major health systems, and a dense cluster of nonprofits and defense contractors, while Colorado Springs draws volume from military installations and the contractors that support them.

Are there remote program specialist jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and they are more common here than in many comparable roles. About 58% of program specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on reporting, coordination, and stakeholder communication rather than on-site delivery. Roles tied to federal contracts or state government programs are the most likely to offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a program specialist in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a program coordinator or program assistant role at a Colorado nonprofit, county human services department, or state agency such as the Colorado Department of Human Services or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. These organizations regularly hire candidates from adjacent roles like case manager, AmeriCorps service member, or administrative specialist. Completing an AmeriCorps term in Colorado is a recognized pathway because it provides direct program experience that Colorado government and social service employers treat as equivalent to paid work.

Where can I find and apply to program specialist jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to program specialist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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