STIP Manager

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement options

Generous PTO

Dental & Vision

Job summary

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks a data-driven STIP Manager to safeguard Utah’s multi-billion-dollar programming system and lead the Program Finance division. In this dual-capacity leadership role, you’ll ensure data accuracy, oversee workflow, and present decision-ready briefings to executives.

You will direct a six-member team, run financial scenario models, coordinate with FHWA and MPOs, and drive compliant funding approvals to keep projects on track and let letting occur

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Management, Accounting, or related field.
• 6–8 years of professional experience in program management or transportation finance.
• Experience with federal/state funding compliance preferred.
• Data governance and audit-ready operations experience.
• Directly related experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• STIP management and data governance across all project cycles.
• Lead day-to-day operations for a six-member Program Finance team and review funding requests.
• Coordinate with FHWA Finance division and MPOs to verify funding eligibility and approvals.
• Develop executive briefings and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Data governance

Budgeting

Leadership

Executive briefing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

ePM system

Data analytics tools

Job description

STIP Manager

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative professional to serve as our Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Manager. In this dual-capacity leadership role, you will safeguard the integrity of Utah’s multi-billion-dollar transportation programming system while directing UDOT’s Program Finance division. If you excel at driving data accuracy, navigating complex state and federal regulations, leading high-performing teams, and presenting decision-ready briefings to executive leadership, we invite you to help build the future of Utah’s transportation infrastructure.

Position Information

• Salary Range: $46.67 - $74.06
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: AX - Career service exempt (at-will)
• Location: Calvin Rampton Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville
• Recruiter: Jill Barela I [e-mail]
• Application Deadline: 09/20/2026
  • *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• STIP Management & Data Governance
  • Maintain total data integrity for the statewide ePM STIP Module across all project management cycles, ensuring accurate tracking of project status, master PINs, transit entries, and funding transfers.
  • Oversee the end-to-end amendment workflow; verify that all scope modifications, funding revisions, additions, deletions, year changes, and roll amendments are correctly reflected in the system.
  • Establish robust internal workflows, documentation standards, and quality-control protocols to ensure repeatable, defensible, and audit-ready operations.
• Program Finance Division Leadership
  • Direct day-to-day operations for the six-member Program Finance team, facilitating timely, accurate, and compliant review of all state and federal funding requests.
  • Run financial scenario models and evaluate project feasibility to support executive selection of proposed transportation projects.
  • Coordinate closely with UDOT Advertising and the FHWA Finance division to verify funding eligibility, secure prompt authorizations, and prevent project delays prior to construction letting.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Executive Briefings
  • Serve as UDOT’s primary point of contact for Utah’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and internal program managers, ensuring alignment on schedules, scopes, and compliance mandates.
  • Proactively identify, mediate, and resolve cross-stakeholder issues that threaten project timelines, advertising deadlines, or approval milestones.
  • Develop visual data displays and deliver high-level presentations to UDOT Executives, the Utah Transportation Commission, MPO leadership, and appointed decision-making bodies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Finance Management, Accounting, or a closely related field, plus six (8) years of professional experience in program management, federal/state finance management, or transportation planning
  • Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g., 12 years of total related experience if no degree is held).

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation Programming Expertise: Direct experience managing statewide transportation programming systems, including TIP/STIP workflows, project amendment processing, and system governance within an ePM or equivalent environment.
• Federal Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FHWA, TIP, and STIP compliance frameworks, including federal funding eligibility criteria, fiscal constraint policies, and required approval documentation.
• Financial & Analytical acumen: Background leading financial validation processes, modeling funding scenarios, and translating complex program data into clear executive summaries.
• Supervisory Leadership: Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver consistent operational excellence under deadline-driven conditions.
• Executive Presentation Skills: Demonstrated success briefing public commissions, department directors, and regional governing boards on complex system changes and multi-million-dollar funding requests.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Skills in exercising considerable discretion when interpreting complex financial models and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to establish clear processes, conduct data quality audits, and implement version-control safeguards.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

The Agency

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, click here.

Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].