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Federal Planning Activities Lead

New York City, NY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead the development and administration of the agency's annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and manage federal planning funds to advance mayoral and agency priorities.

Role type

Senior program management lead for federal planning portfolio

Builds

Annual UPWP, grant-funded planning studies, fiscal workflows, and decision-support products

Domain

Public sector transportation planning and federal grant administration

Required skills

Federal grant management, budget administration, program evaluation, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, process improvement, fiscal reconciliation, reporting to metropolitan councils

Preferred skills

Experience with NYC Financial Management System (FMS), emissions conformity cycles, SOP development

Technologies

NYC Financial Management System (FMS), internal tracking systems

Responsibilities

Lead UPWP development and administration; supervise staff performing analytical and administrative grant activities; manage quarterly fiscal and claims processes; interface with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC); provide technical guidance and reporting to DOT leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties

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