Title: Program Analyst Construction

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $80,902 - $131,465

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

Our Construction Division is seeking a Program Analyst Construction to join our team. This position will assist the Bid Letting Administration and Proposal Development teams in delivering accurate reports, proposals and contracts to support the Contract Procurement section.

Responsibilities will include:
• Data Management: Managing system data to ensure accurate reporting throughout contract development and execution.
• System Training and Support: Assisting team in processing system data workflows and troubleshoot issues when they arise.
• Policy and Procedure Updates: Reviewing and commenting on existing section policies and processes to improve workflows to better meet Division goals.
• Quality Control: Supporting assigned program in meeting annual federal strategy obligations by performing final evaluation, coordination, and revisions to contract documents prior to bid letting and execution.
• Other assignments as needed to meet Department goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include developing presentations, leading meetings and conducting training.
• Knowledge of civil engineering methods, principles, practices and procedures related to transportation construction.
• Knowledge of contract development or administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to transportation construction and financial management.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office products, and construction, financial and project management programs.
• Knowledge of road, bridge design, construction technology and terminology.
• Ability to prepare and customize reports using various tools to create charts, graphs, spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project and financial controls related to transportation construction projects.
• Ability to research, analyze a wide range of subjects and develop or apply technical and legal language to projects.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Information Systems, Financial Management, Business, Accounting or related field desired

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Shiron Haskins

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.