Supervisory Program Manager (Deputy Associate Administrator ) -DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Associate Administrator for Program Oversight (TPO) at the Federal Transit Administration leads nationwide oversight of recipients of federal transit funding. Working with the Associate Administrator, this role directs program, budget, administrative and personnel activities and guides managers and teams responsible for oversight and compliance across the country.

The ideal candidate will bring federal transportation program experience, strong analytical and strategic planning skills,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale public program oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication with executive leaders.
• Knowledge of federal transit policies and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Support nationwide program oversight planning, implementation, and conduct.
• Advise the Associate Administrator using technical expertise on oversight initiatives.
• Assist with organizational management, budget, training, and audit activities.
• Ensure actions comply with federal objectives and promote intergovernmental cooperation.

Skills

Communication

Program Management

Managing Human Resources

Strategic Thinking

Public Transit Industry Compliance

Job description

Summary

Incumbent serves as the Deputy Associate Administrator for Program Oversight (TPO) in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Works with the Associate Administrator to address the full range of delegated executive responsibilities for program, budget, administrative and personnel activities and provides senior-level direction to managers and teams responsible for designing and operating the nationwide program oversight for recipients of federal transit funding.

Duties

• Support the Associate Administrator’s oversight of the planning, implementation, and conduct of nationwide program oversight.
• Serve as an advisor to the Associate Administrator by utilizing technical expertise to assess varying consequences and impacts of nationwide program oversight initiatives.
• Assist the Associate Administrator to support organizational management, personnel and training, budget formulation and administration, financial management and audit, and general administrative activities.
• Ensure that TPO actions comply with federal, agency, and Departmental objectives and requirements and encourages maximum Federal-state-local cooperation in the execution of transit programs.

The Ideal candidate is

a dynamic, strategic executive with experience in federal transportation programs, large-scale program oversight, and the implementation of federal civil rights, accessibility, and other compliance programs. The ideal candidate also has strong analytical, strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and communication skills. Experience in the oversight of federal transit and/or public transit governance, operations, or planning, and analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs is desirable.

Conditions of Employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or National and meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 15

you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Experience leading a team in the application, evaluation, or oversight of federal program requirements, policies, or statutory compliance frameworks for large-scale public programs or federal grant/funding recipients.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal & external stakeholders; persuading, presenting, and defending programs, and preparing and executing briefings (formal and informal/ad hoc) to executive leaders on key topics.
• Experience directing, managing, and evaluating nationwide or large-scale public transportation programs, public transit governance frameworks, or complex infrastructure oversight initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Communication - Expresses information orally and in writing to individuals and groups effectively, factoring in the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Managing Human Resources- Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
• Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization and the priorities of the office. Examine policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; Assesses varying consequences and impacts with the office and likely consequences of alternative determinations and formally proposes potential courses of action and optimum solutions.
• Public Transit Industry Compliance - This competency involves applying federal program requirements to public transit policy, operations, and planning frameworks, assessing public transit system compliance with program requirements, identifying regulatory risks related to the public transit industry, and ensuring alignment with federal mandates.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201, certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at [e-mail]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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