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Senior Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Transit Administration · Posted 78 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Management And Program Analysis ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This position serves as a Senior Program Analyst in the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Guidance Division and provides expert leadership in the interpretation and application of OMB Uniform Guidance, federal grants management requirements, transportation laws, and agency policies.
What You'll Do
- →As a Senior Program Analyst, you will: Analyze and interpret transportation laws, policies, legislative requirements, and OMB Uniform Guidance to provide consistent grants management guidance and ensure compliance across grants and cooperative agreements.
- →Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of grant management policies, guidance, directives, training programs, and technical assistance resources for internal and external stakeholders.
- →Serve as a grants management subject matter expert, collaborating with FTA offices, regional staff, and federal partners to address complex issues, support policy initiatives, and promote consistent and effective grant administration.
- →The ideal candidate is an experienced grants management professional with expert knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and federal grant administration.
- →The candidate possesses working knowledge of transportation laws and policies and the ability to apply them in the development of grant guidance and program implementation.
- →The candidate demonstrates exceptional skills in analyzing complex laws and policies, developing clear guidance and training, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- →Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are essential for ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective grant management across diverse stakeholders.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 96f83fd9-28f2-4b3e-8668-c81ad1685ef8
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