Program Improvement Manager

Are you ready to face new challenges and looking to make a difference?  Do you want to help guide the future of transportation in Michigan?  An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Michigan Division in Lansing, MI!  The FHWA is advertising for a Program Improvement Manager position in Lansing, MI at the GS-11/12 levels.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional with experience administering Federally funded highway programs as it relates to program reviews, performance management, risk management, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses initiative, team building, and communication skills, has experience identifying and implementing program improvements, and can successfully convey ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions.

The Program Improvement Manager’s principal duties are to lead the Michigan Division in the Process and Program Review and Risk Assessment components of the Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight Program. This includes coordinating internal procedures and process improvements, benchmarking program processes for others, and completing, or assisting in the completion of initiatives that advance programs. In addition, the incumbent will partner with the external partners to promote the implementation of process improvements that aid in the effective delivery of programs and projects.

Applications are being accepted until November 12, 2024. Two ways to apply:

• Send your resume and all required documentation listed in the USAJobs vacancy announcement to Rachael Tupica at [email protected], indicate the Program Improvement Manager Application in the email subject, or
• Apply online through USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792356600 (Transportation Specialist - Direct Hire), indicate Lansing, MI as your preferred work location and select grade 11 and/or 12 based on your qualifications.

The Division Office is located in downtown Lansing next to the State Capitol complex and an easy walk to an assortment of restaurants and shops. Lansing has a small-town feel, even though the greater Lansing area is home to over 500,000 people and has something to offer everyone. East Lansing is home to Michigan State University, which contributes to a vibrant performing arts and music community and excellent sports programs. Lansing is home to many parks, bike trails, museums, and a zoo. We’re centrally located in Michigan, so you’ll be within easy reach of all types of recreational activities. In under two hours, you can be watching professional sports in Detroit or relaxing on one of our beautiful beaches. Michigan is an outdoor lover’s paradise, so if you like camping, fishing, biking, water sports, snow sports, or just watching the sunset on a sandy beach, this is the place for you. To learn more about the Pure Michigan life, see http://www.michigan.org/

If you have questions, contact Rachael via email at [email protected] or phone at (517) 702-1845. Hope to hear from you!

Check out our Michigan Division Careers website for a full list of our vacancies.