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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Programs Specialist - **Company:** State of Oklahoma - **Location:** Oklahoma County, OK, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Customer Data Management, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dbe77dfcca1cd69e ## About the Role * Experience with grant management * Understanding of small businesses and export services * Basic accounting skills * Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) system, experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus * Proficiency in MS Office * Ability to explain complex programs and procedures to the public * Vendor management experience * Excellent time management and communication * Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners * Well organized * Attention to detail * Ability to travel - a valid passport is required * Ability to work independently * Ability to work under strict deadlines, * Requires at least 3 years of related experience with an emphasis on grant management. * A degree/certificate in business, international relations, or a related field is required. * An equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered. ## Description The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is seeking a Global Programs Specialist with three years' experience writing, managing, and reporting on grants, as well as proficiency in Customer Relations Management (CRM) metrics tracking. A successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, oral, and written communication, and research skills. The Global Programs Specialist serves as a member of the Global Engagement Team and is responsible for the administration of the SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), maintenance of international engagement data and reporting systems, and coordination of international business development activities supporting Oklahoma's global trade and investment strategy. Commerce events occur both on-site and off-site, which may require the Global Program Specialist to travel occasionally (15% of the time)., * Draft response to annual Notifications of Funding Opportunities for the SBA STEP grant * Work with agency leadership to design the STEP grant proposal for the optimal benefit of Oklahoma small-business exporters, taking into account SBA-determined guidelines. * Administer awards among approximately 40 grantees, which entails + Processing grantee applications for export promotion activities + Documenting expenses eligible for reimbursement + Facilitating reimbursements to grantees. + Receiving feedback from program participants for metrics purposes * Interact with the SBA on all aspects of STEP, including thorough quarterly reporting on grantee activities * Communicate with companies, both written and orally, on the requirements and benefits of the program, including occasional public speaking. CRM * Maintain and analyze CRM data in support of agency performance metrics, strategic reporting, and implementation of Oklahoma's international strategy. * Develop and distribute recurring reports tracking international engagement, export promotion, and foreign direct investment activities. * Enter and maintain records of international engagements, company interactions, events, and project activities within the agency CRM system. * Coordinate with recruiting, project management, aviation, defense, and other agency teams to support the collection and reporting of international engagement data. * Work with the CRM manager to ensure data quality and format. Global Engagement Operations * Support planning and execution of international business development activities, including trade missions, investment missions, diplomatic and consular engagements, international conferences, receptions, executive visits, and strategic outreach activities. * Coordinate logistics, registrations, scheduling, stakeholder communications, and follow-up activities associated with international events and missions.Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) - [API Platform: From Rest & GraphQL APIs to state-of-the-art standards in seconds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1968-api-platform-from-rest-graphql-apis-to-state-of-the-art-standards-in-seconds) - [RAG like a hero with Docling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1602-rag-like-a-hero-with-docling) - [AI Vector Search at Scale - Ewa Szyszka - Ewa Szyszka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2161-ai-vector-search-at-scale-ewa-szyszka-ewa-szyszka) - [Conversational AI meets MS data agents to improve customer experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2010-conversational-ai-meets-ms-data-agents-to-improve-customer-experience) - [Machine Learning for Software Developers (and Knitters)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/154-machine-learning-for-software-developers-and-knitters) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)