Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Coordinator

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$5,800 - $8,994•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of transportation in Oregon. As the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing transportation projects and helping ensure federal and state funding is available when it is needed. In this position, you will work with program managers, financial staff and agency leaders to track project schedules, budgets and funding commitments. You will help keep projects moving forward, assist long-term planning efforts and ensure transportation investments comply with federal and state requirements. This is an opportunity to make a statewide impact through partnership, problem-solving and careful stewardship of public resources. This position offers hybrid work! To be determined by successful candidate and hiring manager. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system; OR Five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information; OR Successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.
A bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting or a related degree (such as public policy, political science, public administration, economics or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience.
A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the five years.

Nice To Haves

Experience using computer programs including Excel to prepare and manage financial and program reports.
Financial and program management support experience.
Experience collaborating with others on a team and building working relationships.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate transportation, infrastructure, capital improvement and other complex programs involving multiple funding sources and stakeholders.
Work with federal, state, local and regional partners to ensure projects comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and funding requirements.
Monitor project schedules, scopes, budgets and funding allocations, and recommend solutions to address changes, issues and risks.
Analyze financial data, funding plans and budget information to identify shortfalls, maintain fiscal accountability and support decision-making.
Develop, maintain and track project records, financial information and program data while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Prepare reports, recommendations, correspondence and presentations for leadership, executives, boards, commissions and other decision-making groups.
Collaborate with project managers, program managers and technical staff to develop project scopes, cost estimates and funding strategies.
Interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures and administrative rules to support program management and project delivery.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse partners and communicate complex technical and financial information to a variety of audiences.