Federal Fund Program Manager

Initial Posting Date: 09/22/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/06/2026 Agency:
Department of Transportation Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Federal Fund Program Manager

Job Description:

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

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.

• 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/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

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, 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.

• 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 researching, evaluating, recommending and implementing policies and processes that improve grant management while considering diverse perspectives and needs.
• Able to design and conduct program evaluations and support alignment between program goals, policies and implementation.
• Knowledge of how transit can address the mobility needs of older adults, people with disabilities and rural communities is preferred.

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation…