National Transit Oversight Program Lead

Federal Transit Administration; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Transit Administration is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the Office of Program Oversight (TPO) to manage nationwide oversight of recipients of federal transit funding. You will lead review programs, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and drive data-informed decisions across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong program management, communication, and analytical skills with experience in federal oversight, public transit operations, or

Qualifications

• Experience managing or leading public or industry-facing programs or projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, or investigate issues and implement solutions for complex programs.
• Strong communication, written and oral, with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and implement national oversight review programs for FTA recipients.
• Oversee ADA compliance determinations, engineering reviews, and corrective actions.
• Collect, review, and analyze program data to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

The Federal Transit Administration is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the Office of Program Oversight (TPO) to manage nationwide oversight of recipients of federal transit funding. You will lead review programs, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and drive data-informed decisions across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong program management, communication, and analytical skills with experience in federal oversight, public transit operations, or