Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Program Manager

Initial Posting Date: 09/22/2026

Application Deadline: 10/06/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Program Manager

Job Description:

Program Analyst 3 – Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Program Manager

Oregon Department of Transportation

Public Transportation Division

Policy & Strategic Investment Unit

Salem

The role:

Are you a program professional who enjoys turning complex policies and funding requirements into practical solutions? Join us as our statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) program manager! In this role, you will manage statewide public transportation funding programs, develop program guidance, oversee funding and solicitation processes, review plans for compliance and provide technical assistance and answer questions for transit providers and partners. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

We have another position, similar to this one, open for recruitment. Please click here to see our posting for a federal fund program manager or visit www.odotjobs.com and search for announcement REQ-207105.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Manage and administer the statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) formula and discretionary programs.
• Develop and implement statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) policies, rules and guidance.
• Review statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) plans and projects for compliance.
• Conduct policy and procedure analysis to share findings and recommendations for policy and procedure updates.
• Serve as the statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) subject matter expert.
• Plan and participate on various internal and external committees.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and recommend updates to statewide transportation improvement fund (STIF) policies and programs.

Work is primarily performed remotely, with in-office work approximately once per quarter and additional in-person attendance as needed based on business needs. Some travel is required. Work may include conflicting requirements and tight deadlines. Some overnights may be required.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy or guidance development or project management.

OR

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program specific to program administration, transportation grant or contract management, public funding, policy or guidance development or project management.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, administrative rules, policies and program requirements.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve program processes, policies and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and technical information to diverse audiences.

How to apply:

Complete the following required steps:

• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
• Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
• Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
• Please address your cover letter to Andrea Durbin, Interim Public Transportation Office Manager.
• Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
• You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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