Overview:
Join our team as a Senior Transit Program Manager and support the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by leading a team that reviews how public transit agencies buy goods and services with federal funds. You will direct procurement compliance reviews, training and technical assistance nationwide, ensure every deliverable is accurate, on time and within budget.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, typically eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week with some onsite work at FTA headquarters in Washington, DC. Some travel within the US as required. Occasional availability to support FTA emergency response technical assistance as directed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and assign work across a team of senior and mid-level procurement analysts
- Serve as the primary point of contact with FTA headquarters and regional office leadership
- Develop work plans and budgets, and own monthly invoices, progress reports and issue logs
- Guarantee quality on review reports, technical memoranda and training content
- Resolve work and staffing issues quickly and to the client's satisfaction
- Represent the team at annual kickoff meetings, bi-weekly check-ins and national oversight conferences
- Present at recipient workshops and help build training aligned with federal policy
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of professional experience in executive leadership in the public transit industry (leading a consulting team on public transit projects counts)
- Proven leadership of complex programs of increasing size and difficulty
- Proven ability to brief senior executives, orally and in writing, on complex transit management, operations and technical issues
- Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Desired:
- Experience with FTA oversight reviews (procurement system, triennial or state management reviews)
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and federal third-party contracting requirements for transit
- Experience facilitating workshops in person and online
Why Join Our Team:
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range:
Negotiable