22661 - Funding Programs Manager District

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a qualified manager to oversee the district’s portfolio of federally/state funded transportation projects. The role supports construction program delivery and advances long-term infrastructure and financial objectives while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities include managing financial analysis, grant and funding activities, and staff development to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil and transportation engineering and related laws/regulations.
• Strong budgeting, funding allocation and expenditure tracking skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including government bodies and the public.
• Ability to develop staff and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience with TIP/STIP modifications and federal program guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage district’s portfolio of federal, state and regional funded transportation projects.
• Support construction program delivery and advance infrastructure and financial goals.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and project success.
• Develop and manage funding and related portfolio impacts across multiple years.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Policy understanding

Education

Public Policy

Business Administration

Finance

Civil Engineering

Tools

Financial management software

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

Manage the district’s portfolio of federal, state and regional funded transportation projects. Support construction program delivery and advance the department’s long-term infrastructure and financial goals.

Manage the district’s portfolio of federal, state and regional funded transportation projects. Support construction program delivery and advance the department’s long-term infrastructure and financial goals.

How You Will Contribute

• Cross-Functional: Manage the district’s infrastructure investment program. Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple internal and external stakeholders. Apply knowledge of business and the transportation industry to advance the department’s interests. Develop staff to meet individual and departmental goals. Manage district efforts to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate training and compliance activities, and represent the department. Build partnerships with the public, General Assembly members, and CTB members. Ensure compliance with federal and state policies and procedures across the cross-functional areas.
• Financial and Federal Funds Management: Manage staff performing financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation in compliance with state and federal financial management principles and performance metrics. Manage district activities associated with financial management of projects including TIP/STIP Amendments and Modifications, Annual Obligation Reporting, FIRE, federal authorizations, and performance end dates (closeouts). Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with state and federal program guidelines and communications with external stakeholders.
• Local Programs Support: Provide external stakeholder support throughout the life cycle of infrastructure project identification, development, and delivery. Manage district activities associated with local program coordination and project delivery. Facilitates work with localities on the Locally Sustained Performance Program (LSPP) to ensure that local projects are progressing as expected.
• Portfolio Development and Management: Develop, manage and update federal, state and regional funding and related portfolio impacts. Manage financial and other resources to support construction program delivery across multiple years. Manage efforts of internal and external stakeholders to drive results and advance departmental strategic and long-term infrastructure and financial goals. Manage district activities associated with development and management of the construction program and coordinate related activities with external stakeholders.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to assess political situations to meet Commonwealth transportation goals.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with elected and transportation officials, diverse groups and general public.
• Ability to manage change and administer programs, policies, procedures and long-range goals.
• Ability to manage programs with multiple stakeholders, resources and objectives.
• Ability to manage the work of supervisory, professional and technical personnel.
• Ability to present complex information to internal and external stakeholders and special interest groups.
• Knowledge of civil and transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to transportation infrastructure and operations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted management principles and practices of budget administration, financial management and related state and federal law, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
• Knowledge of transportation planning and project management.
• Skill in budgeting, funding allocation methods and expenditure tracking.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing large and multifaceted data sets to identify problems, develop solutions, forecast, monitor outcomes and generate reports.
• Skill in the use of computers, web-based applications to include automated financial and project management programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage programs with multiple stakeholders, resources and objectives.
• Ability to manage the work of supervisory, professional and technical personnel.
• Knowledge of civil and transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to transportation infrastructure and operations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted management principles and practices of budget administration, financial management and related state and federal law, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
• Knowledge of transportation planning and project management.
• Skill in budgeting, funding allocation methods and expenditure tracking.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing large and multifaceted data sets to identify problems, develop solutions, forecast, monitor outcomes and generate reports.
• Skill in the use of computers, web-based applications to include automated financial and project management programs.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Civil Engineering or related field desired.
• Ability to assess political situations to meet Commonwealth transportation goals.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with elected/transportation officials, diverse groups and the general public.
• Experience managing change and administering programs, policies, and procedures.
• Experience presenting complex information to internal and externalstakeholders and special interest groups.

Competency Model

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Qualifications

Physical Requirements