ExecutiveDir,OCAST

**Job Posting Title** Executive Dir, OCAST **Agency** 628 CNTR. FOR ADVANC. OF SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY **Supervisory Organization** Secretary of Commerce **Job Posting End Date** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. **Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)** **Full/Part-Time** Full time **Job Type** Regular **Compensation** $175,000 commensurate with experience and approval of the OSTRaD Board of Directors **Job Description** The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) serves as Oklahoma’s leading catalyst for science, technology, and innovation— OCAST’s mission is to foster innovation in existing and developing businesses − by supporting applied research and technology implementation − by facilitating technology transfer between research laboratories and businesses − by providing seed capital for innovative firms in the development of new products or services − by helping Oklahoma’s small and medium-sized manufacturing firms become more competitive through increased productivity and modernization. The State of Oklahoma seeks applications for the position of Executive Director at the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). The position reports to, and at the pleasure of, the Oklahoma Science & Technology Research & Development (OSTRaD) Board. This position is a full-time position in the state government. OCAST offers a comprehensive [_benefits package_](https://oklahoma.gov/omes/divisions/human-capital-management/employee-benefits/about.html), including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. [_For more information about the benefit allowance, visit the Oklahoma State Benefits Overview_](https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/omes/documents/2026-beg-monthly-rates-UA.pd