U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Chicago, IL
Summary description:
A Program Analyst supports the staff with objectively based information/data analysis for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and grant / program management. Monitors, reviews, and maintains tracking systems for incoming grant applications and request log actions, grantee reports, disbursement requests, and other grant management documents, and prepares reports and reconciles monthly. Maintains grant management files, tracker, and databases. Prepares documents, reports for execution, and ensures necessary approvals as required. Answers grant related questions and/or drafts responses to oral and written inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Job description:
Provides program staff, and other grantees with technical assistance, including data analysis support, the interpretation of and application of grant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in assigned areas. Assist the office leadership in oversight of FTA projects and provide project management advice to assist in the implementation and completion of FTA projects. Assist the leadership in the planning, operations, and review of agency grants, programs, and projects.
Position is in Chicago, IL with FTA Region 5 office. As one of the largest regional offices, we have a full variety of projects and activities that FTA engages in, providing the intern excellent learning opportunity.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Must be available to report in-person in Chicago, IL; there may be a possibility for telework, but there is expectation for Interns to be available to report in-person to Chicago, IL office to meet FTA mission requirements.
Nationwide online program
This program runs nationwide and is delivered online, so there is no one state wage benchmark to show for it.
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