Transit Grants & Contracts Manager

City of Longview, WA; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Longview, WA invites applications for a Transit Grant and Contract Administrator. Under the Transit Manager, you will identify, develop, administer, and monitor federal, state, and local transit grants and contracts; oversee end-to-end grant lifecycle, procurement, and contract administration to ensure compliance with FTA, 2 CFR Part 200, and WSDOT guidelines.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, or related field and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with grants, contracts, and public sector procurement preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial tracking, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies, and evaluates funding opportunities from federal, state, and local sources.
• Develops grant budgets and supporting documentation to align with funding requirements.
• Prepares, submits, and administers grant applications and amendments.
• Prepares presentations to grant ranking committees and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with FTA Circulars and 2 CFR Part 200 regulations.
• Monitors grant agreements for regulatory compliance and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinates procurement processes from development through vendor selection and award.
• Drafts, reviews, and administers contracts and amendments.
• Tracks and reconciles grant and contract budgets with finance.
• Supports internal and external audits and responds to findings.

Skills

Grant management

Procurement

Contract administration

Financial oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting systems

Grant management platforms

Job description

The City of Longview, WA invites applications for a Transit Grant and Contract Administrator. Under the Transit Manager, you will identify, develop, administer, and monitor federal, state, and local transit grants and contracts; oversee end-to-end grant lifecycle, procurement, and contract administration to ensure compliance with FTA, 2 CFR Part 200, and WSDOT guidelines.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, or related field and 3–5 years of