Federal Fund Program Manager

Initial Posting Date:

09/22/2026

Application Deadline:

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

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. Apply today!

We have another position, similar to this one, open for recruitment. Please click here to see our posting for a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Program Manager or visit www.odotjobs.com and search for announcement REQ-207097.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• 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 ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What's in it for you:

• 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!

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Minimum qualifications:

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,

What we'd like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• 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.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

• Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.

• Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

• Please address your cover letter to Andrea Durbin, Interim Public Transportation Office Manager.

• Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

• You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.

• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• 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 dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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