Program Administrator 2 - Rail & Contract Lead

Taleo; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off + holidays

Education and Development Funds

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation in Chillicothe, OH, is seeking a Program Administrator 2 to manage district consultant contracts, coordinate railroad projects, and support policy implementation. This role requires strong program management skills and experience with contract processes and data systems.

The position involves liaison work with FHWA, LPAs, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel, TIMS, and related systems is expected, with overtime eligibility and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.
• Or undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration with 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory/administrative roles.
• Or undergraduate core program in a related field with 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory/administrative roles.
• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consultant contracts, update ELLIS, distribute LOI, and score LOIs.
• Guide district staff and consulting firms on contract compliance and modifications.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations using TIMS, Ellis, and related tools.
• Coordinate inter-agency activity and serve as District Railroad Coordinator.

Skills

Program Management

Railroad Coordination

Liaison with agencies

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/management/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TIMS

Ellis

Formstack

Consultant Service System (CSS)

Job description

Ohio Department of Transportation in Chillicothe, OH, is seeking a Program Administrator 2 to manage district consultant contracts, coordinate railroad projects, and support policy implementation. This role requires strong program management skills and experience with contract processes and data systems.

The position involves liaison work with FHWA, LPAs, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel, TIMS, and related systems is expected, with overtime eligibility and a 40-hour work week.