Sound Transit, officially known as the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The agen
Senior Program Manager - Accessibility Services
Location
Washington
Posted
102 days ago
Salary
$81K - $170K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Program Manager - Accessibility Services
Sound Transit
Title: Senior Program Manager-Accessibility Services Location: Seattle, WA 98104, USA - Hybrid - Executive - Full-time - Requisition #: SENIO003522 Job Description: Salary range is $81k to $170k with a midpoint of $118k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: - Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. - Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. - Employee Assistance Program. - Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution). - Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. - Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents. - Pet Insurance discount. - ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. - Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. - Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services. - Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Senior Program Manager under the direction of the accessibility services manager will be responsible for projects from start to finish to manage timelines, facilitate the participation from internal and external staff, conduct stakeholder outreach, and record and monitor outcomes. The senior program manager will organize and manage files for accessibility services projects in the collaborative space of SharePoint and Teams, as well as monitor and process fiduciary commitments under the accessibility services budget. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. - Serves as staff liaison to the Citizens Accessibility Advisory Committee and provides logistical support before and after each meeting. - Oversees active projects to insure quality of work, adherence to timelines and budget, and record progress and outcomes. - Monitors and tracks Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints that come to Sound Transit directly and through our partner agencies operating Sound Transit Service. - Boost the presence of accessibility services reports and technical advice by creating and maintaining visibility through collaborative spaces such as SharePoint, Teams and Sound Transit’s intranet. - Contributes ADA and accessibility support to cross-departmental working groups and specific project teams upon request. - Develops a proactive process for advising on accessibility needs starting with the early stages of planning through fruition. - Assumes responsibility for stakeholder outreach and receiving, categorizing and sharing feedback from the public including but not limited to finding testers for disability access, sharing updates and press releases, maintaining the list, working with Government & Community Relations (GCR), Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion (CREI) and others on stakeholder outreach. - Actively observes and reports areas of need to the accessibility services manager and contributes to developing solutions. - Engages with partner agencies to monitor and insure ADA compliance for services provided and project deliverables. - Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency. - Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy. - It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees. - It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices. - Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Services, or related field. Five years of experience in transportation, ADA compliance, or disability services; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Licenses or Certifications: - ADA Coordination certification. Required Knowledge and Skills: - The ADA, its purpose and how it is implemented including the complaint process. - ADA requirements for transit facilities. - The transit experience from a person with disabilities’ point of view. Ability to initiate projects and work independently. - Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. - Principles and practices of record keeping and records management. - English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. - Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases. - Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and with a diverse workforce. - Coordinating projects with multiple tasks and re-prioritizing as needed. - Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, Agency staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility. - Proficiency utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports. - Experience with collaborative workspaces such as SharePoint and Teams. - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the public. - Participating in the development and administration of policies and procedures. - Responding to inquiries and ineffective oral and written communication. - Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies. Physical Demands / Work Environment: - Work is performed in a hybrid office, field, transit environment. - This position requires periodic Regional travel to ST facilities and partner agencies. - This position is expected to be on call and work weekends and night shifts as determined by emergent issues. - The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
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Train staff on federal grant compliance, 2 CFR Part 200 requirements, fiscal monitoring standards, internal controls, and documentation protocols. Ensure quality and consistency of staff deliverables, including expenditure reviews, reconciliations, monitoring reports, and fiscal summaries. Promote continuous staff development and professional growth. • Cross-Agency Coordination, Liaison Functions and Strategic Financial Alignment: Serve as fiscal liaison between AHCCCS, ADHS, OEO, and federal oversight bodies. Represent AHCCCS in statewide meetings, leadership briefings, and cross-agency planning. Ensure fiscal decisions and spending patterns align with program outcomes and evaluation metrics. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge: • Federal Grants Management, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), HHS Grants Policy Statement, federal audit requirements, and program-specific terms and conditions • Governmental accounting principles and practices, including fund accounting, cost allocation, internal controls, and financial reconciliation requirements for grant-funded programs • State government operations, including budgeting cycles, fiscal planning, appropriations, and statewide policy constraints • State Procurement Code, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), purchasing rules, contracting processes, and documentation standards • State accounting systems, including the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), policies, procedures, chart of accounts structure, and documentation standards • Federal grant systems, including Payment Management System (PMS), SAM.gov, FFATA/FSRS, and other federal reporting portals • Methods, techniques, and procedures for providing effective technical assistance to sub-recipients, contractors, and internal teams • Quality assurance practices, risk assessment frameworks, audit readiness expectations, and corrective action processes • Principles of supervision, training, and performance development, including best practices for leading Accountant level staff • Arizona Management System (AMS) principles, including problem-solving, continuous improvement, standard work, and performance metrics • Rural health system financing, Medicaid delivery systems, and public health investment structures (preferred but not required) Skills: • Extensive financial analysis, including interpreting complex financial data, forecasting expenditures, variance analysis, and multi-year planning • Federal reporting, including completion of FFRs, FFATA reports, and audit certifications with accuracy and timeliness. Problem analysis and resolution, using structured methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, AMS problem-solving) • Clear written and verbal communication, including preparing fiscal reports, policies, SOPs, audit responses, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders • Utilizing multiple computer programs and systems, including Excel (advanced), financial management systems, procurement systems, dashboards, and federal grant systems • Facilitating and leading meetings, including cross-agency coordination, sub recipient training, and leadership briefings • Project management, including development of work plans, scheduling, tracking deliverables, coordinating multiple work streams, and managing competing priorities • Supervising professional financial staff, including delegation, coaching, workload distribution, review of deliverables, and performance evaluation • Data interpretation, including linking fiscal results to program outcomes and identifying trends for decision-making Abilities: • Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with diverse audiences, including executives, federal partners, subrecipients, and program administrators • Complete difficult analytic work, including reconciliation of complex data sets, financial modeling, and cost-effectiveness analyses • Adapt and perform in a dynamic environment, adjusting priorities, solving emergent issues, and maintaining accuracy under pressure • Work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and collaboration • Prioritize and manage multiple complex assignments, meeting deadlines and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements • Accept responsibility and interact professionally with individuals at all organizational levels, representing AHCCCS with integrity • Facilitate and lead meetings involving diverse stakeholders, including finance staff, program teams, leadership, and cross agency partners • Think independently and make sound decisions, using judgment consistent with regulations, internal controls, and agency mission and values • Organize and present information in structured and non-structured settings, including financial briefings, reports, dashboards, or rapid-response analyses • Develop, implement, and enforce internal controls, fiscal procedures, and monitoring protocols that ensure transparency and compliance • Train and mentor staff, fostering continuous improvement, accuracy, and audit readiness Qualifications: Minimum: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Health, Business, or related field. • Three (3) years of experience in grant fiscal management, governmental accounting, auditing, or related work. Preferred: • Five (5) years of experience managing federal grants subject to 2 CFR 200.Experience monitoring sub recipients or conducting audits. Experience in Medicaid financing or public health funding streams. CPA, CGFM, or similar credential (not required but desirable). Pre-Employment Requirements: • Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. • Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are: • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees) • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. • Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military. • A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits • A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance • Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications) • RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy • A variety of learning and career development opportunities By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Lifetime Pension Benefit Program • Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) • Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement. • Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan. • Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period). Deferred Retirement Compensation Program • Voluntary participation. • Program administered through Nationwide. • Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions. Contact Us: Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
