Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Administrator

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

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ABOUT MTC
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visitwww.mtc.ca.gov.

ABOUT THE SECTION
This position is in the Funding Policy and Programs (FPP) section serving MTC. FPP develops and implements regional transportation funding policies, allocates funding for various transportation projects and programs, and reviews projects for consistency with regional priorities and applicable regulations.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The TIP Administrator will support the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the programming and delivery of over $11 billion in near-term transportation funding for transportation projects throughout the nine county San Francisco Bay Area.

Under the direction of the Principal of Federal Fund Management, the TIP Administrator will assist in the development and maintenance of the multi-year spending plan for transportation projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, referred to as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The position will also support the administration of regional grant programs.

This position will be filled at either the Planner Analyst II classification (salary grade VII) or the Planner Analyst III classification (salary grade VIII) depending on years of experience and qualifications.

Under the general direction of the Principal for Fund Management and Program Delivery, the TIP Administrator will be tasked with the following:

• Assist in the development and management of the region's four-year federal transportation improvement plan (or TIP).
  • Prepare and present various reports and analyses of regional transportation investments, including how investments align with the region’s long-range plan, equity goals, and federal performance requirements.
  • Prepare and process TIP revisions in a timely manner.
  • Ensure TIP remains accurate and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and regional regulations, statutes, and guidance.
• Support implementation of TIP project database enhancements and upgrades.
  • Coordinate team of multidisciplinary internal staff, consultants, and external system users.
  • Assist with testing and training to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data in the system.
• Assist with the implementation of various regional fund programs and initiatives, including the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) program.
  • Support program administration, including revisions, monitoring local compliance, and coordinating with project sponsors.
• Represent MTC at meetings, prepare and review written reports and memoranda, and make presentations before MTC committees, executive staff, and other agencies.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of transportation funding and programming, especially related to funds and programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Government transportation programs and funding procedures
• Funding and political environment of the Bay Area transportation systems

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and experience accurately managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team, including ability to meet unanticipated needs and adapt to changing policy and regulatory direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively represent the agency publicly at working groups with external agencies and prepare written policy memoranda and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal staff as well as key staff at various external agencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Planner/Analyst II:Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in a field related to assigned area of responsibility.

Planner/Analyst III:Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, civil engineering, environmental science, communications, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a field related to assigned area of responsibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:A Master’s degree is desirable. Prior experience with transportation planning, programming, and project delivery is preferred.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.

DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.

APPLICATIONASSISTANCE
If you need technical assistance with your online application, please contact Applicant Support at(855) 524-5627,available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.