Senior Transit Research Program Lead

Federal Transit Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Transit Administration is seeking a Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation to partner with the Associate Administrator in addressing executive responsibilities across programs, budget, administration, and personnel.

The role leads a national public transportation research and demonstration program, manages financial and technical resources, and directs implementation with industry stakeholders and research partners.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the operations of multiple programs and teams including utilizing tracking tools and data to provide status of key tasks and projects.
• Experience managing the planning, budget, technical and financial aspects of multi-year programs.
• Experience managing an environment with multiple and competing priorities requiring strategic determinations, collaborative decision making, emotional intelligence, and strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal advisor and consultant to the Associate Administrator, and as appropriate the Administrator and Deputy Administrator on all activities related to FTA to improve public transportation research programs and projects.
• Prepare resource allocation plans and implement research strategies for designated programs; conduct analysis of established practices and procedures; review and evaluate the effectiveness of designated research programs and initiatives in relation to the agency’s mission, functions, and programs.
• Provide guidance on transit grant programs; review, analyze, and make recommendations on national issues relevant to grant programs.
• Advise the Associate Administrator on the strategic planning, allocation, and oversight of FTA research funds, including the annual spend plan, research portfolio management, including reports and data, and development of a comprehensive research strategy for FTA and the transit industry.
• Provide direction pertaining to the human and physical resources of TRI; including workforce planning, employee performance, recruitment, promotions, awards, administrative actions, and allocation of equipment, facilities, and other resources.

Skills

Project Management

Planning and Evaluating

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Job description

Federal Transit Administration is seeking a Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation to partner with the Associate Administrator in addressing executive responsibilities across programs, budget, administration, and personnel.

The role leads a national public transportation research and demonstration program, manages financial and technical resources, and directs implementation with industry stakeholders and research partners.