Supervisory Program Manager (Deputy Associate Administrator ) -DIRECT HIRE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience leading a team in the application, evaluation, or oversight of federal program requirements, policies, or statutory compliance frameworks for large-scale public programs or federal grant/funding recipients.

Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal & external stakeholders; persuading, presenting, and defending programs, and preparing and executing briefings (formal and informal/ad hoc) to executive leaders on key topics. Experience directing, managing, and evaluating nationwide or large-scale public transportation programs, public transit governance frameworks, or complex infrastructure oversight initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Communication - Expresses information orally and in writing to individuals and groups effectively, factoring in the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Managing Human Resources- Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization and the priorities of the office.

Examine policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; Assesses varying consequences and impacts with the office and likely consequences of alternative determinations and formally proposes potential courses of action and optimum solutions.

Public Transit Industry Compliance - This competency involves applying federal program requirements to public transit policy, operations, and planning frameworks, assessing public transit system compliance with program requirements, identifying regulatory risks related to the public transit industry, and ensuring alignment with federal mandates.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Deputy Associate Administrator, you will: Support the Associate Administrator's oversight of the planning, implementation, and conduct of nationwide program oversight. Serve as an advisor to the Associate Administrator by utilizing technical expertise to assess varying consequences and impacts of nationwide program oversight initiatives.

Assist the Associate Administrator to support organizational management, personnel and training, budget formulation and administration, financial management and audit, and general administrative activities. Ensure that TPO actions comply with federal, agency, and Departmental objectives and requirements and encourages maximum Federal-state-local cooperation in the execution of transit programs.

The Ideal candidate is a dynamic, strategic executive with experience in federal transportation programs, large-scale program oversight, and the implementation of federal civil rights, accessibility, and other compliance programs. The ideal candidate also has strong analytical, strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and communication skills.

Experience in the oversight of federal transit and/or public transit governance, operations, or planning, and analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs is desirable.