Transit Policy & Programs Strategist

Federal Transit Administration; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Transit Administration in the Cambridge, MA area is seeking a Transportation Program Specialist to oversee program planning, grant development and oversight for the Regional Office, coordinating with headquarters and grantees to ensure compliance with federal laws.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in transportation policy analysis, planning, budgeting and program oversight.

Qualifications

• IOR and specialized experience required for the series.
• Graduate education may qualify in lieu of experience.
• GS-11/12/13 grade requirements with specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on program evaluation, planning and data analysis to grantees.
• Review, develop and recommend policies; serve on task forces to update procedures.
• Advise on operations, budgeting and planning problems with regional office responses.
• Represent FTA in meetings with state/local officials and other groups concerned with transit matters.
• Participate in planning, grant development, project management and oversight activities.

Skills

Program evaluation

Policy guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Accounting

Business administration

Business or commercial law

Commerce

Economics

Engineering

Finance

Industrial management

Statistics

Traffic management

Transportation

Motor mechanics

Job description

The Federal Transit Administration in the Cambridge, MA area is seeking a Transportation Program Specialist to oversee program planning, grant development and oversight for the Regional Office, coordinating with headquarters and grantees to ensure compliance with federal laws.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in transportation policy analysis, planning, budgeting and program oversight.