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Grants Coordination Division Chief/Supervisory Program Manager

Federal Highway Administration
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The Office of Administration’s Office of Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs is hiring a Grants Coordination Division Chief/Supervisory Program Manager (GS-0340-15 - from $147,945 to $197,200 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880840800 (open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the USA, as well as Career Transition: CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL Federal employees). This job announcement closes on 08/28/2026 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.

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The Office of Administration (HAD's) Office of Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs has an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, collaborative, customer service-oriented leader to serve as Grants Coordination Division Chief. The position plays a direct role in accelerating project delivery and providing funding to critical transportation infrastructure and highway safety projects. The selectee will work closely with FHWA Program and Division Offices, the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), and grants recipients throughout the United States.

The incumbent will lead a team responsible for the coordination, streamlining, implementation, and oversight management of competitive grants administration and delivery. Sample responsibilities include providing senior leadership input on grants policy matters, providing strategic direction for ongoing and new grant programs and knowledge transfer opportunities, and creating a corporate approach to information sharing and grant management.

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As the Grants Coordination Division Chief/Supervisory Program Manager, you will:

  • Serve as a liaison between OST, FHWA leadership, and program offices on competitive grant policies, procedures, and requirements.
  • Provide policy guidance and advice concerning grant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Aid with drafting, reviewing, and updating FHWA policies, orders, templates, and procedures associated with grants.
  • Serve as the senior Grants Program Manager for competitive grants programs and provide program direction while ensuring that supported projects are consistent with statutory requirements.
  • Lead the development of grant program Standard Operating Procedures and daily procedures for managing grant programs in cooperation with internal partners.
  • Lead the development of all Notices of Funding Opportunities and award packages for competitive grant programs.
  • Oversee the implementation of Grant Management Systems.
  • Lead the development of grant management information dashboards in cooperation with internal partners.
  • Coordinate and assist FHWA offices with responses to discretionary grant queries for information. Ensure the office is working with FHWA and other US DOT "modes of transportation" to ensure transparency of all grant award information.

The ideal candidate for this position is a technical expert that provides leadership, coordination, and guidance to FHWA HQ, field offices, and stakeholders for competitive grants management.

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This announcement is being advertised under FHWA's "Alternative Duty Location (ADL) Program," and can be filled in any one of the approved ADL locations listed on this announcement (as space allows for each location). It is possible to select a location that no longer has space available, and in that instance, the selecting official will not be able to move forward with placement. Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay (if applicable) for the specific area.

Click here for more information about the ADL Program.

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