Transportation Funding Architect

Orange County Transportation Authority; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking a Transportation Funding Analyst to join the funding team and advance multi-modal investments in Orange County. The Principal/Senior/Transportation Funding Analyst develops, analyzes, coordinates, and administers complex federal, state, and local transportation funding programs and related activities.

At Senior/Principal levels, responsibilities expand to leadership, mentoring, strategy development, and oversight of grant-funded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience in transportation, financial analysis, grant writing, grant management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation funding programs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage complex multi-modal transportation funding programs and projects involving federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Manage project funding, monitor implementation, and track scope, schedule, cost, expenditures, and funding requirements.
• Administer or support calls for projects and assist local agencies in navigating funding requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Assess projects and agencies for funding eligibility and ensure continued compliance with program guidelines and funding terms and conditions.
• Develop and present reports, analyses, recommendations, presentations, maps, charts, and other materials for executive management and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong financial

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Communications, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking a Transportation Funding Analyst to join the funding team and advance multi-modal investments in Orange County. The Principal/Senior/Transportation Funding Analyst develops, analyzes, coordinates, and administers complex federal, state, and local transportation funding programs and related activities.

At Senior/Principal levels, responsibilities expand to leadership, mentoring, strategy development, and oversight of grant-funded