Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Agency Information:

As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor's Cup by Site Selection Magazine.


Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position

Position Description

Who can apply:

Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Job Posting closes:

November 18, 2025

Compensation:

$70,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the

STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Deputy Director of AJLA-TS serves as a key advisor to the Director, providing strategic leadership in fiscal management, operations, and business planning. This position drives financial and long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support agency goals and new product initiatives. The Deputy Director oversees daily business and administrative operations, ensuring alignment with state and agency fiscal guidelines. As a member of the executive leadership team, this role contributes to strategic decision-making, revenue development, and governance efforts, while promoting operational efficiency and sustainable growth for AJLA-TS.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Serves as key internal advisor to the Director regarding fiscal, operations, and day-to-day business by assisting in the development of annual, short-term, and long-term business plans, identifying major growth and new product initiatives, and forecasting of costs/revenues. Drives fiscal and long-range planning efforts, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management, and enables clear analysis of business models and opportunities for AJLA-TS corresponding with the business plans. Provides and manages all financial operations for AJLA-TS by creating and processing all financial items, including prior authorizations, encumbrances, vouchers, etc. Acts as key liaison between AJLA-TS and the agency's Fiscal unit to ensure AJLA-TS follows state and agency fiscal guidelines. Drives operational efficiency through oversight of ongoing operations and processes of the AJLA-TS business by designing operating strategies to achieve AJLA-TS goals. Oversees and controls the daily business and administrative operations and implements the agency's strategic initiatives. Assesses, develops, and enhances departmental procedures, process improvements, and internal controls in compliance with various regulations, including but not limited to GRCC items, internal and external audits, and ensures that AJLA-TS is managing risks appropriately Acts as the key liaison between AJLA-TS and agency HR to ensure AJLA-TS follows state and agency HR guidelines

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of experience managing finance and/or operations including analytical skills in budgeting, financial modeling, and long-term planning. 3+ years team management experience, including experience managing managers, with excellent leadership and coaching skills, and familiarity with HR best practices.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required

in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .


If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angie Krahe

Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov

Phone: 785.291.3568

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson Street; Suite 100, Topeka, KS

66612

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete.

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Resume Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at

jobs.ks.gov

: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE

: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should

not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:


ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.