Initial Posting Date:
10/31/2025Application Deadline:
11/17/2025Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$5,325 - $8,148Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Transit Program AnalystJob Description:
Program Analyst 2 – Transit Program Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Public Transportation Division
Policy & Strategic Investment Unit
This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.
The role:
We are seeking a highly motivated transit policy analyst to support the intercity transit network through policy analysis, implementation and grant solicitation processes. In this role, you will be a critical part in developing strategies to maintain and improve the statewide intercity public transportation network while ensuring alignment with state and federal funding for priority intercity corridors. You will also provide general transit policy support for state and federally supported programs. Apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Develop, manage and coordinate grant programs and solicitations to expand the statewide intercity network and participate in project teams for funding opportunities.
Work with transportation providers and transit staff to identify where first and last mile connections are needed and support getting these services in place.
Develop and monitor performance measures for planning, progress reporting, project and system monitoring.
Monitor grant funding and reports to evaluate progress on improving statewide connectivity.
Suggest improvements to grant program criteria to address important gaps in the network.
Work with community and agency partners to enhance planned transportation services.
Provide general policy support for state and federally funded transit programs.
Coordinate the Public Transportation Advisory Committee and its regular meetings.
Lead planning meetings with diverse teams to find effective improvements for the program.
Work is performed in a typical office with hybrid work options available. One day a month in office required but may be more depending on business needs.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification related to public transportation management.
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two years experience coordinating or administering a program related to public transportation management.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state public transportation program management.
Experience in providing technical support for transportation programs, with the ability to select and apply appropriate training methods based on the situation.
Evidence of independently starting or improving processes, taking ownership of outcomes and completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external partners or cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills shown through concise, audience-appropriate materials and partnership examples.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Andrea Durbin, Policy and Strategic Investment Manager.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional information:
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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