Supervisory Program Manager (Deputy Associate Administrator) - EXCEPTED SERVICE

Federal Transit Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Deputy Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration and Innovation works closely with the Associate Administrator on delegated executive responsibilities for program, budget, administrative, and personnel activities. The role provides executive leadership for a national public transportation research and demonstration program, manages financial and technical resources, and directs program implementation through industry stakeholders and research partners.

The Deputy Associate Administrator serves as a principal advisor and consultant to the Associate Administrator and, as appropriate, the Administrator and Deputy Administrator on activities related to improving public transportation research programs and projects. The position advises on strategic planning and oversight of research funds and supports workforce and resource management for TRI.

This is an Excepted Service position. It involves travel and requires a government-issued travel card for official business. The selected applicant must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter, and must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For Grade 15 consideration, have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to GS-14.
• Experience managing operations of multiple complex programs and teams, including using tracking tools and data to report the status of key tasks and projects.
• Experience managing planning, budget, technical, and financial aspects of multi-year programs.
• Experience managing multiple and competing priorities requiring strategic determinations, collaborative decision-making, emotional intelligence, and strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.
• Retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience independently supporting or playing a key role in office- or division-level program analysis projects, evaluating operational workflows and using data to produce actionable programmatic reports.
• Hands-on experience evaluating, drafting, and documenting standard operating procedures or localized business processes for daily programmatic or operational needs.
• Experience coordinating, gathering, and documenting business and operational requirements to support, improve, or implement localized non-IT or business-side programmatic processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Associate Administrator and, as appropriate, the Administrator and Deputy Administrator on activities to improve public transportation research programs and projects.
• Prepare resource allocation plans and implement research strategies for designated programs.
• Analyze established practices and procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of designated research programs and initiatives in relation to the agency’s mission, functions, and programs.
• Provide guidance on transit grant programs; review and analyze national issues relevant to grant programs and make recommendations.
• Advise the Associate Administrator on strategic planning, allocation, and oversight of FTA research funds, including the annual spend plan and research portfolio management.
• Support reports and data and develop a comprehensive research strategy for FTA and the transit industry.
• Direct TRI human and physical resources, including workforce planning, employee performance, recruitment, promotions, awards, administrative actions, and allocation of equipment, facilities, and other resources.
• Manage operations of multiple complex programs and teams, including tracking key tasks and projects.
• Manage planning, budget, technical, and financial aspects of multi-year programs.
• Manage competing priorities through strategic determinations and collaborative decision-making.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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