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Program Manager (Deputy Division Administrator) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Federal Highway Administration · Posted 62 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Cambridge, MA $142K – $185K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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The Deputy Division Administrator (DDA) is a leadership position in the Division Office, with the primary responsibility of managing the day-to-day operation of the office and supporting the Division Administrator in delivering the Federal-aid Highway Program in the State in accordance with all Federal laws and regulations. The DDA serves as Acting Division Administrator in the absence or preoccupation of the Division Administrator, assuming all authority of that position.
What You'll Do
- →As a Program Manager (Deputy Division Administrator), you will: Participates with the Division Administrator in developing and implementing Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions through an annual risk assessment of the State's Federal-aid program.
- →Manages process reviews to improve and enhance project and program decision-making.
- →Recommends quality improvements in division office delivery systems for transportation projects.
- →Provides program expertise to State and local government officials and engineers to ensure effective program delivery in accordance with Title 23 and related applicable Federal laws.
- →Direct a multi-disciplinary staff, through subordinate supervisors and team leaders, in providing responsible program and project delivery, technical assistance, and training in the administration of the Federal-aid highway program.
- →Develop and implement standard operating procedures, manuals and guidance documents for staff to ensure consistent and efficient program delivery.
- →Communicates organizational strategies, goals, objectives and priorities to internal and external audiences.
- →Builds cohesive coalitions and partnerships with State and local officials.
- →Create and utilize assessment tools to develop, coordinate, implement, and track the Division's Annual Performance Plan.
- →The ideal candidate for this position will have broad knowledge of the Federal-aid Highway Program.
- →Diverse experience in all aspects of transportation project development from planning through construction, and experience leading a team of transportation professionals.
- →The candidate will also have several years of experience with Federal-aid or Federal Lands Highway program management.
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.
- ✓PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
- ✓SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓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.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- ✓DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
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