Program Manager (Public Engagement) - DIRECT HIRE

Office of the Secretary of Transportation•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Program Manager directs, manages, and executes the Department of Transportation’s central Audiovisual and Digital Multimedia Production Program. The role provides technical oversight, resource allocation, and governance for media production, live broadcasts, interagency agreements, and digital asset archiving across the Department. It plans complex video, livestream, and digital/social media projects; establishes priorities, tracking systems, and schedules; and formulates technical standards. The position directs planning, governance, branding standards, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines for the agency-wide visual communications and digital media program. It manages audiovisual production from pre-production through post-production, including broadcasts and high-profile event coverage, and serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative for production contracts and interagency agreements. The role also oversees program funds and production technology, advises senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and maintains the Department’s central video library and digital asset preservation system. The posting also describes an ideal candidate experienced in researching, designing, and executing public engagement strategies, managing complex outreach initiatives, aligning public affairs programs with leadership priorities, and advancing strategic communications and stakeholder partnerships nationwide. The position involves travel and requires a U.S. citizen who meets the specialized experience qualifications. A one-year probationary period may apply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 for consideration at Grade 11.
Experience directing live and recorded studio technical operations, including multi-camera switching, signal routing, studio lighting, and audio mixing.
Experience inspecting video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness to enforce broadcast television technical standards.
Experience coordinating with technical crew and post-production personnel to resolve signal distortion, equipment failures, and technical delivery errors.
Knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production workflows for video, audio, digital media, and broadcasts.
Skill operating non-linear editing platforms and performing video/audio synchronization, color grading, sound mixing, and digital asset rendering.
Knowledge of cinematography, camera operations, lens selection, dynamic studio and field lighting, and audio capture equipment setups.
Knowledge of federal acquisition channels, Statement of Work drafting, vendor oversight, and contracting procedures for external production services.
Submit the online application, resume, and required documents by the announcement closing date.
Selected individuals must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A government contractor-issued travel card must be retained for official business only.

Responsibilities

Direct planning, governance, branding standards, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines for the central agency-wide visual communications and digital media program.
Manage audiovisual production end to end, including pre-production planning, live and pre-recorded broadcasts, high-profile event coverage, and advanced post-production.
Serve as a certified Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): draft specifications, manage vendor performance, review invoices, and enforce FAR compliance for production contracts and interagency agreements.
Oversee multimedia program funds, track project account obligations, evaluate resource allocation, and manage the lifecycle of studio and field production technology.
Advise senior leaders and cross-functional teams on visual communication strategies.
Maintain the DOT central video library, file storage, and digital asset preservation system.
Research, design, and execute public engagement strategies and complex outreach initiatives.
Align public affairs programs with leadership priorities and drive strategic communications that elevate departmental visibility and foster stakeholder partnerships nationwide.
Direct live and recorded studio technical operations, including multi-camera switching, signal routing, studio lighting, and audio mixing.
Inspect video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness for compliance with broadcast television technical standards.
Coordinate with technical crew and post-production personnel to resolve signal distortion, equipment failures, and technical delivery errors.