Director, Transit Oversight (ADA/Title VI/DBE)

Federal Transit Administration; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Chicago, IL seeks a Director/Supervisory Program Manager to lead a nationwide program oversight portfolio. You will guide programs addressing ADA, Title VI, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, while defending data-driven decisions and ensuring effective budget and staff management.

You will provide strategic direction, supervise a team, and collaborate with executive leadership to advance federal transit governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to analyze data to support and defend decisions.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders on complex topics.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for nationwide oversight programs including ADA, Title VI, and DBE.
• Leverage data analysis to clarify complex issues and defend data-driven decisions.
• Manage office operations, budgets, and personnel performance.
• Oversee supervision and development of staff to meet program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Public transit compliance

Job description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Chicago, IL seeks a Director/Supervisory Program Manager to lead a nationwide program oversight portfolio. You will guide programs addressing ADA, Title VI, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, while defending data-driven decisions and ensuring effective budget and staff management.

You will provide strategic direction, supervise a team, and collaborate with executive leadership to advance federal transit governance and performance.