Lead Transportation Program Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

This position serves as a Lead Transportation Program Specialist under the leadership of a Regional Director. You will be responsible for a myriad of programmatic activities, which may include leading program development, project development, program management, project oversight, and/or pre/post-award FTA grant activities and programs.

As a Lead Transportation Program Specialist, you will: Communicate organizational goals and objectives and assign and distribute workload among team members. Coach team members on problem-solving methods and work practices. Manage a portfolio of work to support programmatic assignments and responsibilities. Monitor and report on the progress of work. Represent the team with management for resource allocation and decision-making. The ideal candidate for this position is a professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments. The candidate has strong analytical, strategic planning and communication skills. Experience in the oversight and analysis of transportation policy, programs, and/or procedures is desirable. The candidate must be resilient in working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).