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Lead Transportation Program Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Federal Transit Administration
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $138595 – $180178/yr
- Schedule: Full Time
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-24
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-07
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Lead Transportation Program Specialist under the leadership of a Regional Director. You will be responsible for a myriad of programmatic activities, which may include leading program development, project development, program management, project oversight, and/or pre/post-award FTA grant activities and programs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Transportation Program Specialist, you will: Communicate organizational goals and objectives and assign and distribute workload among team members. Coach team members on problem-solving methods and work practices. Manage a portfolio of work to support programmatic assignments and responsibilities. Monitor and report on the progress of work. Represent the team with management for resource allocation and decision-making.
The ideal candidate for this position is a professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments. The candidate has strong analytical, strategic planning and communication skills. Experience in the oversight and analysis of transportation policy, programs, and/or procedures is desirable. The candidate must be resilient in working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Contact
TRANSJOBS@dot.gov · 000-000-0000
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $138595 – $180178/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
What is the work schedule?
This is a Full Time position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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