Capital Programs Lead(Program Coordinator III)

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EMassDOT is seeking an experienced transportation professional to serve as the Capital Programming Lead within the Rail and Transit Division. This position provides strategic leadership for the MassDOT Transit Unit Capital Investment Program, the Commonwealth’s rolling five-year capital plan supporting regional transit services across Massachusetts.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EThe Capital Programming Lead develops and administers policies governing capital-project eligibility, evaluation, prioritization, funding allocation, and delivery. Working closely with Massachusetts’ 15 Regional Transit Authorities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning, the Lead helps determine how state and federal resources are invested to support safe, reliable, accessible, and efficient public transportation.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EThis is an opportunity to shape statewide transit investment policy and oversee programs that directly influence transportation infrastructure and service delivery throughout the Commonwealth.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDuties and Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ECapital investment prioritization and decision-making%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EUsing asset condition, age, mileage, useful life benchmarks, safety, reliability, and project readiness to establish funding priorities.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EApplying objective prioritization methods when available funding is insufficient to fund all requests.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EIncorporating State of Good Repair needs into investment recommendations and funding decisions.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransit Asset Management and Asset Condition Analysis%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EWorking with transit asset inventories and condition assessment data.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EEvaluating replacement and rehabilitation needs for vehicles, facilities, and equipment.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EUnderstanding how asset management data informs long-term capital planning and investment strategies.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EVehicle replacement planning%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EReviewing fleet replacement requests and replacement schedules.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EEvaluating replacement needs based on age, mileage, condition, reliability, and operational considerations.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EEnsuring investments supports State of Good Repair objectives and lifecycle management practices.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPerformance management and compliance%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EFamiliarity with TAM performance measures and annual target-setting processes.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EUnderstanding the relationship between TAM activities, NTD reporting, and federal compliance requirements.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3ESupporting audits, oversight activities, and corrective action efforts related to federally funded programs.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIntegration of TAM with CIP and STIP development%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EEnsuring that TAM priorities are reflected in CIP development, STIP programming, and capital funding recommendations.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EUsing TAM priorities to help guide decisions regarding project advancement, deferral, restructuring, or scaling when fiscal constraints require tradeoffs.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:15.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3ECoordinating asset management priorities with grant funding and other capital investment programs.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EExperience with Transit Asset Management (TAM) planning, State of Good Repair programs, asset inventories, condition assessments, TAM target setting, or asset-based capital investment prioritization.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3EFamiliarity with Federal Transit Administration Transit Asset Management requirements, National Transit Database reporting, and the integration of TAM priority into capital programming processes.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout MassDOT%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe 4,000+ employees of%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.mass.gov/massdot-careers%22%3EMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)%3C/a%3E%26nbsp;take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.mass.gov/massdot-careers%22%3Emass.gov/massdot-careers%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EMassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail %26amp; Transit. Headquarters (Planning %26amp; Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:white;%22%3EPESJobs%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Entrance Requirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECurrent MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAll job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EPlease provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EApplicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3ESubstitutions%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EI. A Bachelor%27s degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EII. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EIII. A Bachelor%27s or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EEducation toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3ENOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3EFor questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at%26nbsp;[email protected].%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3EFor general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3EFor a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA%26nbsp;Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EComprehensive Benefits%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3EWhen you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWant the specifics?%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.mass.gov/commonwealth-employee-benefits-and-rewards%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EExplore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. %26nbsp;Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)%26nbsp;may self-select out of opportunities if they don%27t meet 100% of the job requirements. %26nbsp;We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E Job Details Official Title: Program Coordinator III Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Job: Administrative Services Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Posting: Oct 16, 2026, 12:22:37 PM Number of Openings: 1 Salary: 80,411.99, 119,723.06, Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann, 8573688541 Bargaining Unit: DOT Confidential: No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes