Manager of Defense Planning

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking a Manager of Defense Planning to manage and support the development and implementation of defense programs related to Military Installation Readiness, Aerospace, Aviation and Defense Industry Resilience and Community Collaboration.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region, provides data to decision makers, and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your military service career.

All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

• Managing the implementation of compatible use planning, military installation readiness and community investment programs, including convening multiple stakeholders, conducting planning studies, writing grant narratives, and implementing complex projects
• Coordinating the implementation of defense manufacturing community support programs, such as industry resiliency, defense modernization, cyber security, applied research and supply chain development
• Supporting planning activities related to improving the accessibility of critical infrastructure in North Texas including military installations, aviation, energy, water, and communications facilities
• Overseeing all aspects of staff administration for the Regional Coordination Committee, a collaborative effort of local governments surrounding Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
• Supporting aspects of the agile curriculum program including coordinating with external partners, facilitating curriculum development, promoting program participation, and measuring program performance
• Identifying federal and state grant opportunities and overseeing preparation of grant applications supporting military readiness and resilience
• Working closely with federal and state military partner agencies and surrounding communities to support compatible growth and opportunities for collaboration
• Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
• Managing consultants and subgrantee efforts, deliverables, invoice review, and reporting
• Developing program area goals, work plans, budgets and monitoring expenditures
• Preparing and delivering various oral presentations
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documentation, reports, articles, and executive summaries
• Representing the Regional Transportation Council in a public forum, attending meetings and events

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical or quantitative methods is required
• At least seven years of work-related experience

Minimum of $ annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.

Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

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