Sr. Transit Program Manager

FedWriters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Transit Program Manager to lead nationwide procurement compliance reviews, training and technical assistance for the FTA. You will direct teams, manage budgets and deliverables, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reports and memoranda.

The role requires executive leadership, experience with FTA oversight, and the ability to brief senior leaders. Hybrid schedule with some US travel supports emergency response efforts and ongoing client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional experience in executive leadership in the public transit industry.
• Proven leadership of complex programs of increasing size and difficulty.
• Proven ability to brief senior executives, orally and in writing, on complex transit management, operations and technical issues.
• Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with FTA oversight reviews (procurement system, triennial or state management reviews).
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federal third-party contracting requirements for transit.
• Experience facilitating workshops in person and online.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign work across a team of senior and mid-level procurement analysts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with FTA headquarters and regional office leadership.
• Develop work plans and budgets, and own monthly invoices, progress reports and issue logs.
• Guarantee quality on review reports, technical memoranda and training content.
• Resolve work and staffing issues quickly and to the client's satisfaction.
• Represent the team at annual kickoff meetings, bi-weekly check-ins and national oversight conferences.
• Present at recipient workshops and help build training aligned with federal policy.

Skills

Leadership

Executive briefing

Budget management

Procurement reviews

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Transit Program Manager and support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by leading a team that reviews how public transit agencies buy goods and services with federal funds. You will direct procurement compliance reviews, training and technical assistance nationwide, ensure every deliverable is accurate, on time and within budget.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, typically eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week with some onsite work at FTA headquarters in Washington, DC. Some travel within the US as required.Occasional availability to support FTA emergency response technical assistance as directed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign work across a team of senior and mid-level procurement analysts
• Serve as the primary point of contact with FTA headquarters and regional office leadership
• Develop work plans and budgets, and own monthly invoices, progress reports and issue logs
• Guarantee quality on review reports, technical memoranda and training content
• Resolve work and staffing issues quickly and to the client's satisfaction
• Represent the team at annual kickoff meetings, bi-weekly check-ins and national oversight conferences
• Present at recipient workshops and help build training aligned with federal policy

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of professional experience in executive leadership in the public transit industry (leading a consulting team on public transit projects counts)
• Proven leadership of complex programs of increasing size and difficulty
• Proven ability to brief senior executives, orally and in writing, on complex transit management, operations and technical issues
• Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Experience with FTA oversight reviews (procurement system, triennial or state management reviews)
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federal third-party contracting requirements for transit
• Experience facilitating workshops in person and online

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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