Program Manager (Division Administrator)

Federal Highway Administration; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in Indiana seeks a Division Administrator to serve as the senior manager and principal FHWA representative at the State level, overseeing the Federal-aid Highway Program and coordinating with State and local partners.

Ideal candidates are experienced FHWA professionals with Federal-Aid or Federal Lands Highway leadership experience, able to guide priorities, enforce fiscal accountability, and lead oversight initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is an experienced mid to late career FHWA employee with Federal-Aid or Federal Lands Highway management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal representative of the FHWA with the State Highway Department and be responsible for administering the total Federal-aid Highway Program in the State.
• Provide leadership and guidance to State and local officials in identifying surface transportation needs and related priorities in carrying out national transportation program goals.
• Establish Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables. Commit Federal funds expended while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Direct Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions relying on annual risk assessments of the State's Federal-aid program and enforcement of fiscal accountability and current financial management policies and practices.

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

The Division Administrator serves as senior manager and principal representative of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the State level and is responsible for overseeing Federal-aid program delivery and providing direction to FHWA partners and customers at the State and local levels.

Key Responsibilities

As the Program Manager (DA), you will: Serve as the principal representative of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with the State Highway Department and will be responsible for administering the total Federal-aid Highway Program in the State. Provide leadership and guidance to State and local officials in the identification of surface transportation needs and related priorities in carrying out national transportation program goals.

Establish Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables. Commit Federal funds expended while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Direct Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions relying on annual risk assessments of the State's Federal-aid program and enforcement of fiscal accountability and current financial management policies and practices.

The Ideal Candidate for this position is an experienced mid to late career Federal Highway Administration employee with Federal-Aid or Federal Lands Highway management and leadership experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $149323 – $194122/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.