Total 12 job vacancies by Federal Transit Administration

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Engage in knowledge sharing, streamlined operations and efficient program delivery across regional and HQ offices.
• Ensure continuous improvement in operations and program effectiveness.
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate data to assess resource needs, and alignment with goals. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses in collaboration with regional and HQ program offices.
• Review and edit documents, draft reports, and presentations. Represent TRS on interagency groups.
• Develop Contract Requirements to support Regional Services programs and projects. Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to manage contract tasks.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished and strategic professional, the ideal candidate drives operational planning, excels in data analysis, and demonstrates expertise in contract management. With a robust analytical capability and a history of successfully navigating complex issues, this candidate significantly contributes to agency efficiency and effectiveness.

As a Supervisory Program Analyst, you will:

• Direct the management of the National Transit Database program and the Transit Asset Management Program.
• Direct the analysis of transit financial, operating, asset condition, safety, and other transit industry data.
• Perform a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities to include planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, developing performance standards, and counseling/instructing employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Exercise mature judgement and professional expertise to ensure that all assigned programs operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

The ideal candidate has experience providing leadership and direction to a team; familiarity with data collection, data analysis and/or data management principles; and experience providing clear program guidance to a general audience.

As a Supervisory Program Analyst, you will:

• Direct and ensure overall quality and timeliness of the strategic planning, performance measurement and reporting, evaluation, and enterprise risk management activities of the Division.
• Promote cooperation and coordination in preparation and delivery of mandatory reports, special studies, briefings, presentations, strategic planning activities, and performance reporting.
• Perform a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities to include planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, developing performance standards, and counseling/instructing employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Exercise mature judgement and professional expertise to ensure that all assigned programs operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

The ideal candidate has experience providing leadership and direction to a team as well as working with and applying performance management, strategic planning, program evaluation and/or enterprise risk management principles.

As a Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist, you will:

• Experience leading or advising the work of other employees.
• Experience developing guidance and training materials, such as standard operating procedures, program circulars, guidelines, and frequently asked questions; providing training and technical assistance and preparing briefing papers and similar documents to convey options, interpretations, analysis, guidelines, recommendations and advice.
• Experience in managing budget/grant programs and interpreting policies and implementation of program guidance.
• Experience in capital project planning, development and review of Federal grant applicants and awards.

The ideal Candidate is a senior-level professional with strong leadership skills, who has managed diverse staff, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and accountability; and with transportation industry experience in developing and managing complex, high priority programs.

The Student Trainee (Transportation Program Specialist) Pathways Intern will:

• Assist the Office Director in oversight of FTA-funded projects and provides project management advice and direction to regional programs to assist in the implementation and completion of capital, operating and planning grants. be responsible for the oversight aspects and project management aspects of FTA projects. Maintains records for grantees regarding project status, Triennial Reviews (TR), FTA grantee reviews, audits, and maintains computer program tracking system on each.
• Assist the Office Director in the review of grant applications for planning, capital and operating assistance. be responsible for developing and recommending for approval grant amendments, letters of no prejudice, advance construction authority, and other financial assistance instruments pursuant to 49 USC 5307, 5309, and other grant sections, and appropriate provisions of Title 23 USC. Consider all current requirements and documents the rationale for approval, rejection or other action.
• Prepare briefing papers, statistical and narrative reports on a broad range of regional office and grantee activities and in support of policy and procedural decisions for use by the Regional Administrator and/or headquarters.
• Review financial and progress reports on capital, operating and planning projects and determines whether project is proceeding as scheduled. Prepare correspondence asking for further explanations on deviations or problems, if required, as a basis for corrective action.

The ideal candidate for this position is in the Pathways Internship Program that is designed to attract students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions to work in agencies and explore careers while still in school.

As a Transportation Industry Analyst (Oversight), you will:

• Develops and prepares a wide variety of complex qualitative and quantitative oversight data reports and analyses for information sharing with FTA headquarters, regional offices and the transit industry.
• Manages the annual recipient oversight needs assessment program and development of the annual National Oversight Plan.
• Manages analysis of oversight data and review outcomes to determine findings most indicative of non-compliance risk and develop improved oversight processes using greater risk prediction.
• Prepares and delivers analysis, observations, detailed briefings, and recommendations through presentations to internal and external audiences. Delivers guidance and technical assistance to transit stakeholders and make recommendations.
• Develops and exercises a thorough working knowledge of FTA’s organization and substantive programs, program and project management, program planning and budgeting, correspondence and reporting requirements, contract management and procurement processes, and FTA administrative policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a professional with experience in the oversight and analysis of transportation policy, programs or procedures is desirable. The idea candidate is also a motivated, experienced and self-reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills.

As a General Engineer, you will:

• Perform work assignments of progressively increasing difficulty and complexity which are designed to provide the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and actual work experience in the field. Work assignments require application of appropriate college level scholastic skills and knowledge.
• Provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the engineering field and its application to the regional or headquarters office.
• Attend and contribute in meetings with regional staff, grantees, Project Management Oversight Consultants (PMOCs) and other FTA program contractors whether all parties have a clear understanding of applicable requirements and procedures.
• Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives and contractors.
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefing papers, statistical reports and policy papers of a factual and analytical nature in support of policy and procedural decisions for use by the Regional Administrator and/or Headquarters.

The ideal candidate is an engineer who is looking for an excellent opportunity to join the Federal Transit Administration, work with transportation officials and meet the challenges of advancing transit systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to provide specialized engineering assistance to the grantees, program managers, and senior staff to resolve problems and ensure successful delivery of Federal funded projects.

As a Program Analyst (Safety Promotion), you will:

• Design professional educational products that adhere to principles of adult learning and cover a range of topics such as integration of management systems, SMS implementation planning, safety performance criteria, performance-based decision-making, and reporting of safety data or risk indicators.

• Guide the application of instructional design theories to analyze, provide recommendations, and implement appropriate educational materials and training projects which may include virtual, face-to-face, and eLearning.

• Assess FTA Safety training courses and course catalogs for possible revision to align with current Safety Program rules, suggest addition of new courses where needed; and evaluate FTA safety promotion offerings, training courses, and course catalogs for continual process improvement.

• Consult with other FTA program offices and industry subject matter experts, consolidating feedback received to identify gaps in industry safety related training needs.

• Provide support to Office Directors in interacting with internal DOT, interagency, and civic working groups and stakeholders, to address cross-cutting national transportation training issues.

The ideal candidate for this position is an analyst with experience in instructional systems design, learning management systems, communication, and training.

The Chief Data Officer (OCDO) develops strategic approaches to leveraging FTA’s data assets, manages FTA’s data governance, builds a strong data culture, manages data as a strategic asset, and uses data to improve mission delivery, operational efficiency, and actionable decision-making data, including via advanced analytics techniques and AI.

The Recent Graduate:

• Assists with translating complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Closely ties findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement and team objectives.
• Assists in building the foundation of scientific and technical capabilities within FTA to support ongoing and future data analytics projects. Educates others on technology, tools, and best practices.
• Tests, and evaluates new theories related to supervised and unsupervised machine learning, artificial-intelligence, and new frontiers of predictive analytics and data science.
• Assists in conducting tests to measure data quality and compliance with internal policy. Performs data wrangling and develops broadly applicable recommendations to deal with imperfections in data.
• Skill and ability to facilitate, communicate, and work with individuals and groups constructively and collaboratively.

The ideal candidate for this position is a Recent Graduate and will contribute to project teams using outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, performing sophisticated data analysis, and developing data visualizations.

As a Deputy Associate Administrator, you will:

• Oversee and work closely with the Director of Public Affairs specialist and Congressional Affairs in coordinating the agency's marketing and outreach initiatives as well as day-to-day press activities, Congressional inquiry responses, developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives, and planning executive information programs.
• Be responsible for and oversee the work of TCA staff related to correspondence management and control.
• Provide consultation to managers on developing public and congressional affairs activities and materials for internal and external use: Advise on potential media, congressional, and public reaction to proposed policies and programs.
• Manage public relations programs involving issues that are controversial or of significant public or congressional interest (such as agency programs involving cost overruns, untested technology, or environmental or safety concerns).
• Analyze requirements and goals of both the agency and guests to establish suitable policies and approaches for public events, industry conference attendance, or visits by VIPs.
• Play a key role in human resources management, explains personnel rules and regulations, and makes recommendations regarding recruitment, awards, performance management, and other assigned areas to ensure satisfactory unit performance and mission achievement

The ideal candidate is a communications and public affairs expert with congressional affairs experience and who has served as an advisor to the agency’s top management. This opportunity is perfect for a senior level professional who has excellent communication skills, analytical skills, leadership and management skills and in-depth knowledge and experience in Communications & Congressional Affairs.

The Administrative Officer:

• Communicates and responds timely to internal and external request.
• Works closely with staff and recipients and be responsive to their needs.
• Is efficient in the use of Microsoft suites including excel.
• Manages administrative budgets and Provides some guidance and assistance to regional management officials to ensure that regional personnel programs are administered in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Controls, liquidates, and executes the regional budget, using obligating documents including travel orders and vouchers, training requests, purchase orders, etc.

The ideal candidate has experience in working closely with customers and helping meet the needs of the organization and have demonstrated experience performing administrative functions including office services management, policy, and procedural analysis, contracting and procuring supplies and services and general administrative support.

As a Community Planner, you will:

• Serve as resource on FTA procedures and guidance related to transportation planning and project development processes for major transit capital investments and Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives for one or more of the following: tribal, urban, suburban, and/or rural public transportation systems.
• Keep current as to recent or emerging changes affecting FTA programs and projects.
• Develop regulations, position papers, and instructions related to community planning aspects of FTA programs.
• Review office programs related to community planning for technical and program management effectiveness; make reports and offer suggestions for improvement based on findings.
• Provide technical advice and coordinate planning or related problems or projects with stakeholders.
• Review regulations, reports, procedures, and techniques pertaining to community planning matters and provides comments or recommendations. Participates in the investigation of complaints and inquiries and prepares responses as necessary.
• Support statewide and metropolitan technical planning analyses systems, planning, and Federal environmental review process and ensures adequate oversight of major transit capital investment projects.

The ideal candidate for this position is a transportation planning professional skilled in managing transportation planning programs or technical areas. This candidate is someone who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, state and local officials and the general public. The candidate is also someone with good communication, negotiation, and partnering skills, who desires to work in a challenging, complex, and innovative environment.