Transportation Funding Strategy Lead

Octa, LLC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA seeks a Transportation Funding Analyst to support and advance multi-modal transportation funding in Orange County. The role analyzes and administers complex federal, state, and local funds, coordinating with local agencies and partners to maximize program outcomes and ensure compliance.

Senior and Principal levels offer increasing leadership responsibilities, mentoring, and strategic impact on funding delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer complex multi-modal transportation funding programs from federal, state, and local sources.
• Manage project funding, monitor implementation, track scope, schedule, cost, expenditures, and funding needs.
• Assist local agencies with funding requirements, eligibility criteria, and reimbursements.
• Assess funding eligibility and ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Prepare funding applications, allocation requests, and required reports.
• Develop program manuals, templates, and training resources.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant writing

Grant management

Funding program administration

Transportation funding knowledge

Education

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

Job description

OCTA seeks a Transportation Funding Analyst to support and advance multi-modal transportation funding in Orange County. The role analyzes and administers complex federal, state, and local funds, coordinating with local agencies and partners to maximize program outcomes and ensure compliance.

Senior and Principal levels offer increasing leadership responsibilities, mentoring, and strategic impact on funding delivery.