You will serve as the Deputy Division Administrator (DDA), a managerial position in the Division Office, with the primary responsibility and authority to support the Division Administrator in delivering the Federal-aid Highway Program in the State in accordance with all Federal laws and regulations. You will also serve as Acting Division Administrator in the absence or preoccupation of the Division Administrator, assuming all authority of that position.
As a Program Manager (DDA), you will: Participate 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. Manage process reviews to improve and enhance project and program decision-making. Recommend quality improvements in division office delivery systems for transportation projects.
Provide 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, providing responsible program and project delivery, technical assistance, and training in the administration of the Federal-aid highway program.
Provide leadership and guidance to the State and local governments, focusing their attention on the most critical program and assisting in bringing about improvements needed to raise and sustain their programs at desirable levels and to ensure the effective utilization of program funds. Communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives and priorities to internal and external audiences. Build cohesive coalitions and partnerships with State and local officials.
Partner with the DA in developing and implementing Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions through an annual risk assessment of the State's Federal-aid program. Revise plans based on changes in program direction and or national goals. Creates and utilizes assessment tools to develop, coordinate, implement, and track the Division's Annual Performance Plan.
The ideal candidate for this position will have broad program knowledge and diverse discipline experience relating to State, local, and industry transportation matters with leadership responsibility for a team or unit. The ideal candidate will also have several years of experience with Federal-aid or Federal Lands Highway program management.
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This position is with Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $148222 – $192694/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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