Program Supervisor Jobs in Alaska
Program Supervisor jobs in Alaska are steadily active, concentrated in healthcare, behavioral health, social services, and state and federal government programs, with openings at every level from frontline team lead to senior program director. Anchorage accounts for the largest share of postings, followed by Fairbanks and Juneau, where employers like Providence Alaska Medical Center, Southcentral Foundation, and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium maintain ongoing supervisory hiring. The most consistent demand is in behavioral health program supervision, child and family services, and workforce development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Director to join our engineering team in our Fairbanks, AK office. If you’re seeking an opportunity to make your mark as an engineering leader, take a look at RESPEC! We are employee-owned with over 55 years of industry expertise. RESPEC offers a people-first culture with a workplace grounded in curiosity and integrity. Do meaningful work and help shape what’s next!
This role will focus on:
The Engineering Program Director focuses on operations and business development with a strategic mindset for the Facilities market sector. This role proactively improves the day-to-day operations, production, services, quality and efficiency of the program. This is a client service and staff-oriented role that requires the ability to continually and proactively improve the program's position across operational and financial measures. This leadership role drives the program’s performance and long-term sustainability. Overall mission is to make sure the program thrives, improves efficiencies, improves quality, improves services and maintains profitability for the success of the program and in turn the company. As leader in the community, this role contributes to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities.
- Oversees/monitors staffing, resources, business development, opportunities and reports on office operations. Carries out broad supervisory duties including mentoring, hiring/recruiting, workforce planning, reviewing/approving expenditures, timecards, and performance management.
- Identifies and resolves existing and potential operational and performance deficiencies.
- Assists other programs in cross-office work sharing needing resources where possible.
- Anticipates and tracks staffing needs of the program identifying peaks and valleys.
- Responsible for the program enforcement of product standards and procedures (i.e. Drawings, ACAD, Plans, Reports, Specifications, QA/QC procedures, policies, time sheet, accounting standards).
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned/commensurate with the program director role.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management from an accredited institution and/or related field
- Professional Engineering license in area of expertise
- 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience
- Exceptional skills in team leadership, coordination, and support
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally
- Ability to research, analyze, and present office and individual financial performance measures.
- Prior supervisory/management experience in an engineering services firm
Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Demonstrated business management skills, including an understanding of company and office financials, financial drivers, hiring and staff development, and leadership.
- Five years of demonstrated experience managing multiple clients and projects while overseeing a team, or teams, of people.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Director to join our engineering team in our Fairbanks, AK office. If you’re seeking an opportunity to make your mark as an engineering leader, take a look at RESPEC! We are employee-owned with over 55 years of industry expertise. RESPEC offers a people-first culture with a workplace grounded in curiosity and integrity. Do meaningful work and help shape what’s next!
This role will focus on:
The Engineering Program Director focuses on operations and business development with a strategic mindset for the Facilities market sector. This role proactively improves the day-to-day operations, production, services, quality and efficiency of the program. This is a client service and staff-oriented role that requires the ability to continually and proactively improve the program's position across operational and financial measures. This leadership role drives the program’s performance and long-term sustainability. Overall mission is to make sure the program thrives, improves efficiencies, improves quality, improves services and maintains profitability for the success of the program and in turn the company. As leader in the community, this role contributes to the growth of the organization by identifying, pursuing, and supporting new business and project opportunities.
- Oversees/monitors staffing, resources, business development, opportunities and reports on office operations. Carries out broad supervisory duties including mentoring, hiring/recruiting, workforce planning, reviewing/approving expenditures, timecards, and performance management.
- Identifies and resolves existing and potential operational and performance deficiencies.
- Assists other programs in cross-office work sharing needing resources where possible.
- Anticipates and tracks staffing needs of the program identifying peaks and valleys.
- Responsible for the program enforcement of product standards and procedures (i.e. Drawings, ACAD, Plans, Reports, Specifications, QA/QC procedures, policies, time sheet, accounting standards).
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned/commensurate with the program director role.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management from an accredited institution and/or related field
- Professional Engineering license in area of expertise
- 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience
- Exceptional skills in team leadership, coordination, and support
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally
- Ability to research, analyze, and present office and individual financial performance measures.
- Prior supervisory/management experience in an engineering services firm
Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Demonstrated business management skills, including an understanding of company and office financials, financial drivers, hiring and staff development, and leadership.
- Five years of demonstrated experience managing multiple clients and projects while overseeing a team, or teams, of people.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Where Alaska roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Program Supervisor Job Market in Alaska
A snapshot from current Alaska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of Alaska18
- Southcentral Foundation10
- SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium5
- Providence4
- ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Music
- Education
- Agriculture & Farming
- Banking & Financial Services
What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program supervisor jobs across Alaska.
- Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, or a related field required
- Minimum three to five years of direct service experience in the relevant program area
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff, managing caseloads, or overseeing program operations
- Familiarity with Alaska-specific funding streams such as Medicaid, tribal compacts, or federal grants
- Active or eligible professional license recognized by the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
- Strong knowledge of Alaska state regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards for social or health programs
Program Supervisor Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program supervisor in Alaska?
Most program supervisor roles in Alaska require a bachelor's degree in a field aligned with the program area, such as social work, public health, behavioral health, or public administration, combined with several years of direct service experience. For roles in behavioral health or social services, the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing oversees relevant credentials, and holding a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential can be a strong differentiator. Government and tribal program roles often add requirements tied to Alaska-specific funding compliance.
Which companies hire program supervisors in Alaska?
Companies currently hiring program supervisors in Alaska include State of Alaska, Southcentral Foundation, and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alaska's mix of tribal health organizations, state agencies, and federally funded nonprofits means program supervisor demand is spread across a wider range of employer types than in most other states.
Which Alaska cities have the most program supervisor jobs?
The cities with the most program supervisor openings in Alaska are Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. Anchorage dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems, tribal health consortiums, and government agency regional offices, while Fairbanks and Juneau draw openings through university-affiliated programs, state government operations, and federally funded community services that operate in those hubs.
Are there remote program supervisor jobs in Alaska?
Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields, since program supervision often involves direct staff oversight, site visits, and compliance monitoring. About 27% of program supervisor openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a market where some administrative and grant-management components of the role can flex remotely. The functions most likely to be remote-eligible are reporting, scheduling, and program planning rather than direct service coordination.
How can I get hired as a program supervisor in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a program supervisor role from a senior case manager, lead direct support professional, or team coordinator position within the same organization. Large Alaska employers like Southcentral Foundation and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium run internal advancement pipelines and sometimes post associate program coordinator roles that do not require prior supervisory experience. Building familiarity with Alaska Medicaid billing, tribal compact administration, or federal grant reporting through an entry-level program role gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for first-time supervisory openings.
Where can I find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and other parts of the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and program area, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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