Job Title

Manager of Defense Planning

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Transportation Planning

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Travel

Job Description

The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking a Manager of Defense Planning to manage and support the development and implementation of defense programs related to Military Installation Readiness, Aerospace, Aviation and Defense Industry Resilience and Community Collaboration.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region, provides data to decisionmakers, and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. The official title of the individual in this position will be Senior Projects Manager. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing the implementation of compatible use planning, military installation readiness and community investment programs, including convening multiple stakeholders, conducting planning studies, writing grant narratives, and implementing complex projects
• Coordinating the implementation of defense manufacturing community support programs, such as industry resiliency, defense modernization, cyber security, applied research and supply chain development
• Supporting planning activities related to improving the accessibility of critical infrastructure in North Texas including military installations, aviation, energy, water, and communications facilities
• Overseeing all aspects of staff administration for the Regional Coordination Committee, a collaborative effort of local governments surrounding Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
• Supporting aspects of the agile curriculum program including coordinating with external partners, facilitating curriculum development, promoting program participation, and measuring program performance
• Identifying federal and state grant opportunities and overseeing preparation of grant applications supporting military readiness and resilience
• Working closely with federal and state military partner agencies and surrounding communities to support compatible growth and opportunities for collaboration
• Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
• Managing consultants and subgrantee efforts, deliverables, invoice review, and reporting
• Developing program area goals, work plans, budgets and monitoring expenditures
• Preparing and delivering various oral presentations
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documentation, reports, articles, and executive summaries
• Representing the Regional Transportation Council in a public forum, attending meetings and events

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in analytical or quantitative methods is required
• At least seven years of work-related experience

Starting Salary

Minimum of $153,798.00 annually

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.