Federal Fund Program Manager

Program Analyst 3 – Federal Fund Program Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division Policy & Strategic Investment Unit Salem The  Role

Join us as a federal fund program manager and play a key role in overseeing federal funding that supports vital public transportation services throughout Oregon. In this role, you will oversee and manage federal transit funding programs to support rural transit agencies and deliver services for elderly and disabled riders, provide support and answer questions from transit agencies and ensure investments truly benefit the communities and individuals who rely on public transportation.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

• Develop and coordinate federal public transportation grant programs (5310 and 5311 federal transit funding programs).
• Oversee federal funding solicitations, application and budget reviews, project selection and awards.
• Ensure projects and funding decisions comply with federal and state requirements.
• Oversee funded projects, deliverables, performance and compliance.
• Interpret federal regulations and legislative changes and update program guidance.
• Develop and monitor performance measures and evaluate program outcomes.
• Identify and implement improvements to grant processes, systems and procedures and cross-team coordination.
• Provide technical assistance, training and guidance to transit providers and partners.
• Prepare and present program information and recommendations to leadership, advisory committees and the Oregon Transportation Commission.
• Work is primarily performed remotely, with in-office work approximately once per quarter and additional in-person attendance as needed based on business needs.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy implementation
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OR

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy implementation
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• Able to interpret federal statutes and regulations and translate complex requirements into clear program policies, guidance, training and materials.
• Experience managing grant solicitation and award processes from development through implementation; knowledge of federal grant requirements is a plus.
• Experience…