Senior Director, Transit Funding & Policy

San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Commission; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is seeking a Senior Section Director, Funding Policy & Programs in San Francisco to lead regional policy, funding strategies, and program delivery across transit and transportation investments. You will mentor staff, shape investment decisions, and coordinate with operators, counties, and state/federal partners.

As a core member of the leadership team, you will oversee 26 staff across three units, drive RTP/SCS alignment, and steward a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy or related discipline preferred; Bachelor's with equivalent experience acceptable.
• 6+ years in leadership roles managing divisions or departments; 4+ years in senior management in transportation planning, finance or policy.
• Experience partnering with transit operators, counties, cities, and federal/state agencies.

Responsabilités

• Lead regional policy and programming for transit capital investment and funding programs.
• Oversee fund management, guidelines for federal/state/local funds, and timely use of funds; manage asset programs.
• Develop financial forecasts and strategies for RTP/SCS; oversee operating allocations and performance measures.
• Support Public Transit Revenue Measure District and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other directors to plan, review, and report on policies and investments.

Connaissances

Leadership & coaching

Policy development

Finance management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Equity & inclusion

Transparency & accountability

Agency collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Public Policy or related field

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Description du poste

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is seeking a Senior Section Director, Funding Policy & Programs in San Francisco to lead regional policy, funding strategies, and program delivery across transit and transportation investments. You will mentor staff, shape investment decisions, and coordinate with operators, counties, and state/federal partners.

As a core member of the leadership team, you will oversee 26 staff across three units, drive RTP/SCS alignment, and steward a