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Lead Transportation Finance Manager
Federal Highway Administration · Posted 72 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Santa Fe, NM $108K – $140K Apply by Aug 5, 2026 Financial Administration And Program ESTJ OperationsFinance
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The incumbent serves as the Division's Lead Transportation Finance Manager and key advisor to the Division Administrator. The incumbent is a team leader with a range of responsibilities to include communicating goals and priorities, assigning and overseeing work, coaching employees, and reporting on progress. The Lead Finance Manager is responsible for monitoring and validating the proper use of Federal-aid highway funds across programs (formula, discretionary, specialized/earmarked).
What You'll Do
- →As a Lead Transportation Finance Specialist, you will: Lead a team to ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services.
- →Represent the Division Administrator and have delegated authority to develop, promote and implement improved accounting practices and procedures.
- →Manage the Division's financial team and ensure oversight and compliance with regulatory requirements and provide annual certification of internal financial controls.
- →Approve or review project agreements/modifications and payment/reimbursement requests while providing oversight to ensure eligibility and adequate documentation.
- →Evaluate reports of alleged non-compliance from state audits follow up on corrective actions to completion.
- →Conduct periodic billing reviews and transaction testing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Federal payments approved by the Division.
- →Coordinate with the State DOT to identify root causes, make recommendations, and implement corrective actions.
- →Review the State's financial management systems and processes annually to determine compliance with Federal regulatory requirements and integrity of financial transactions recorded in the Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS).
- →The ideal candidate for this position is proficient in the review, interpretation and application of financial management programs and policies.
- →The candidate is experienced in leading and overseeing financial reviews, working with senior level professionals in various organizations, serving as a senior agency/organization representative and leading people.
- →The candidate is also experienced in cultivating relationships, motivating others, and creating a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
- ✓Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- ✓Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Personality Fit
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