Innovation, Research & Asset Performance Program Manager 2026-01240

Innovation, Research & Asset Performance Program Manager 2026-01240

Salary

$10,636.06 - $11,817.84 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01240

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

ENEG15

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Step into a pivotal leadership role guiding the Innovation, Research and Asset Performance Program, where your strategic vision will help shape Wyomings vital transportation system. This position leads a dynamic program that includes the Innovation & Research and Asset Performance teams, shaping program direction, managing resources to maximize statewide outcomes, and ensuring performance measures are achieved.

You will play a central role in defining how transportation investments are prioritized and delivered, leading the strategic planning and execution of asset management, project selection, and development of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). At the same time, youll champion forward-thinking initiatives by coordinating agency-wide efforts that explore and implement emerging industry trends and technologies, research advancements, and innovative solutions that modernize the transportation system.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. Youll work across the department to drive innovation and research, prioritize infrastructure investments, and establish meaningful asset performance measures that ensure progress toward long-term strategic goals. This is an opportunity to inspire innovation and deliver measurable improvements to infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

This position offers:

• $2000.00 hiring bonus (see notes for eligibility)

• Relocation Assistance

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Leads and provides strategic guidance for the programs functional areas consisting of Innovation & Research and Asset Performance and appoints qualified individuals to ensure work activities are completed in a timely, efficient, and organized fashion
• Supervises and interacts with subordinate staff, responsible for personnel staffing, personnel issues, program organizational structure, position control, employee development, related training, hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and employee health and safety
• Interviews and hires staff, assigns work, and evaluates performance
• Confers with other program managers and district staff to discuss issues, philosophy, plans, coordinate activities, and resolve issues
• Prepares information for and coordinates with other divisions to ensure the strategic goals of the department are met
• Establishes, reviews, monitors, and revises performance measures to optimize staff and resources
• Interacts and coordinates with a variety of stakeholders regarding strategic planning for the statewide surface transportation system
• Recommends, reviews, and negotiates contractual agreements
• Recommends and evaluates projects to ensure objectives are met and determines best practices
• Develops program goals, objectives, and performance measures to align with WYDOTs mission, goals, vision, and balanced scorecard
• Monitors program work activities to ensure goals are being met
• Represents program/department at the local, departmental, state, regional, and national levels
• Researches and develops activities related to departmental goals
• Collaborates with all levels of the Department, other State agencies, federal agencies (USDOT, NHTSA, FHWA, FAA, etc.), public officials, and private corporations to coordinate activities, answer questions, resolve issues, and implement the use of new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Departments operations
• Oversees department wide strategic innovation, research and process improvement in collaboration with other programs
• Oversees a comprehensive transportation asset management/performance system that consists of strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with department goals, strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
• Oversees the coordination, developments and maintenances of the State Transportation Improvement Program
• Oversees the departments prioritization and selection system for highway infrastructure projects
• Develops, implements and maintains the program budget
• Develops, mentors and coaches program staff
• Complies with relevant federal and state laws, regulations and policies

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those applicants with demonstrated experience in transportation infrastructure asset management.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge, skills, concepts and principles of civil engineering
• Knowledge, skills, concepts and principles of infrastructure (transportation) asset management and performance-based planning
• Knowledge of data driven decision making
• Knowledge of the transportation industry
• Knowledge of business and management principles and processes involving strategic planning, visioning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques
• Knowledge of budget planning, preparation and implementation
• Skill in organizational leadership
• Skill in advanced problem-solving of complex issues
• Ability to recruit, lead and motivate high-performance teams
• Ability to work as a team and promote highly functioning teams
• Skill in effective communication across varied groups and individuals
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (in Engineering)

Experience:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Engineering Manager I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Engineers (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• At-Will; FLSA: Exempt

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• Qualifying Reasons

• Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent position

• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public

• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.

• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.

• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job its a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(ENEG15) Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

02

(ENEG15) Do you have a Masters Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

03

(ENEG15) Do you have a Doctorate Degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

04

(ENEG15) Which of the following best describes your work experience Engineering? Experience definition: (This experience includes Engineering experience)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than three (3) year of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

05

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

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• (ENEG15) Do you possess a Professional Engineers (PE) License? (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)
• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience in transportation infrastructure asset management?

• Yes
• No

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

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