Senior Director, Transportation Funding & Policy

COMTO; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in San Francisco, CA seeks a Section Director for Funding Policy & Programs to lead policy development and investment decisions totaling billions annually. You will guide staff, mentor leaders, and work with transit operators, counties, cities, and state partners to implement the Regional Transportation Plan and related initiatives.

The role oversees capital funding, program delivery, and financial planning, with a focus on equity, safety, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible management experience; at least four years in senior leadership in transportation planning, transportation finance, public policy, or related field.
• Deep familiarity with metropolitan transportation planning and programming; 10+ years in this subject area highly preferred.
• Experience partnering with transit operators, county transportation agencies, cities and counties, and state and federal agencies.

Responsabilités

• Lead or oversee a diverse set of assignments from conceptualization to preparation of products, public review, and Commission action.
• Manage Transit Capital Policy and Programming, coordinating policies for capital investments and funding programs (e.g., federal grants, SB1, bridge toll investments).
• Translate RTP/SCS recommendations into funding implementation plans; develop guidelines for programming federal, state, regional and local funds; oversee grant administration and project delivery.
• Develop financial forecasts and strategies for regional plans, oversee transit operating allocations, and advance safety, equity, mobility initiatives.
• Lead work supporting the Public Transit Revenue Measure District and collaborate with stakeholders across operators, counties, cities, and agencies.

Connaissances

Leadership & management

Staff development

Collaboration

Negotiation skills

Communication & presentation

Strategic & analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Equity & inclusion

Transparency & accountability

Mission alignment

Formation

Master's degree in Public Policy or related discipline

Bachelor's degree with equivalent education/experience

Description du poste

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in San Francisco, CA seeks a Section Director for Funding Policy & Programs to lead policy development and investment decisions totaling billions annually. You will guide staff, mentor leaders, and work with transit operators, counties, cities, and state partners to implement the Regional Transportation Plan and related initiatives.

The role oversees capital funding, program delivery, and financial planning, with a focus on equity, safety, and