Program Manager (Division Administrator)

Federal Highway Administration • Indianapolis, IN

14h

About The Position

The Division Administrator serves as the senior manager and principal representative of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the State level. The role oversees Federal-aid program delivery and provides direction to FHWA partners and customers at the State and local levels. The Program Manager represents FHWA with the State Highway Department and administers the total Federal-aid Highway Program in the State.

The position provides leadership and guidance to State and local officials in identifying surface transportation needs and related priorities in support of national transportation program goals. It establishes Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables; commits Federal funds while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations; and directs Federal-aid oversight and stewardship functions based on annual risk assessments of the State’s Federal-aid program, including fiscal accountability and current financial management policies and practices.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 for Grade 15 consideration. A one-year probationary period may be required. The role involves travel and requires a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Federal applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• For Grade 15, at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to GS-14.
• Experience developing and applying program management principles and practices relating to Federal Aid Surface transportation programs, including transportation planning, design, construction, safety, environment, and finance.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic and performance plans.
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
• Must complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Must retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Highway Administration experience, particularly Federal-Aid or Federal Lands Highway management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as FHWA’s principal representative with the State Highway Department and administer the total Federal-aid Highway Program in the State.
• Provide leadership and guidance to State and local officials in identifying surface transportation needs and related priorities aligned with national transportation program goals.
• Establish Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables.
• Commit Federal funds while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Direct Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions based on annual risk assessments of the State’s Federal-aid program.
• Enforce fiscal accountability and current financial management policies and practices.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed