Executive Projects & Government Relations Lead

WMATA; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to support the Chief of Staff & Government Relations by tracking deliverables, coordinating with senior leadership, and driving multiple projects to timely completion.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented work with strong communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, prepare materials, and support executive-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains liaisons with internal and external individuals and organizations, using an integrated program approach.
• Facilitates specific program initiatives, in support of WMATA's strategic goals. Oversees cross-functional initiatives within the department; aligns actions and communications as required.
• Leads projects involving the SVP/VP and direct reports, coordinating with stakeholders to define requirements, scopes, and objectives and ensure timelines.
• Coordinates corrective actions plans (CAPs), audit findings, and recommendations from OIG/INCP/FTA, and drafts memorandums and committee materials including PowerPoint presentations.
• Assists in developing the department's annual operating budget and handles confidential information with tact, discretion, and proper dissemination.
• Creates executive presentations and provides writing and project support to senior vice presidents and vice presidents.

Job description

WMATA in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to support the Chief of Staff & Government Relations by tracking deliverables, coordinating with senior leadership, and driving multiple projects to timely completion.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented work with strong communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, prepare materials, and support executive-level initiatives.