Federal Fund Program Manager

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•$5,988 - $9,191•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Public Transportation Division, Policy & Strategic Investment Unit in Salem is seeking a Federal Fund Program Manager. This role is crucial for overseeing federal funding that supports public transportation services across Oregon, particularly for rural transit agencies and services for elderly and disabled riders. The manager will provide support to transit agencies, answer questions, and ensure investments benefit the communities and individuals relying on public transportation. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy implementation.
OR A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy implementation.

Nice To Haves

Able to interpret federal statutes and regulations and translate complex requirements into clear program policies, guidance, training and materials.
Experience managing grant solicitation and award processes from development through implementation; knowledge of federal grant requirements is a plus.
Experience researching, evaluating, recommending and implementing policies and processes that improve grant management while considering diverse perspectives and needs.
Able to design and conduct program evaluations and support alignment between program goals, policies and implementation.
Knowledge of how transit can address the mobility needs of older adults, people with disabilities and rural communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate federal public transportation grant programs (5310 and 5311 federal transit funding programs).
Oversee federal funding solicitations, application and budget reviews, project selection and awards.
Ensure projects and funding decisions comply with federal and state requirements.
Oversee funded projects, deliverables, performance and compliance.
Interpret federal regulations and legislative changes and update program guidance.
Develop and monitor performance measures and evaluate program outcomes.
Identify and implement improvements to grant processes, systems and procedures and cross-team coordination.
Provide technical assistance, training and guidance to transit providers and partners.
Prepare and present program information and recommendations to leadership, advisory committees and the Oregon Transportation Commission.