3 Miscellaneous Administration And Program jobs

Annual Salary Range: $ 121,347.20 - $188,094.40 First Review of Applications: August 31, 2025 Expected Start Date: October 2025 Description   SANDAG’s Office of the Independent Performance Auditor   On January 1, 2018, a new California Assembly Bill (AB 805) required the creation of the Audit Committee and an Independent Performance Auditor (IPA) position. The IPA leads the Office of the Independent Performance Auditor (OIPA) and has the authority to conduct performance audits of all departments, offices, boards, activities, and programs of the agency. OIPA is currently a 10-person independent, oversight function expected to grow to 12 positions by fiscal year 2027.  Performance audits are conducted in compliance with Generally Accepted Government auditing standards (GAGAS). OIPA’s performance audits can include reviewing compliance with the agency’s administrative policies, procedures, and local, state and federal regulations; audits of funding, revenue streams, capital projects, expenditures, enterprise risk management, public procurement practices, various transportation projects and programs, and other regional planning programs and initiatives that impact the region.  OIPA serves as the Board of Directors’ oversight function that objectively evaluates and recommends improvements to SANDAG operations.  The IPA presents an annual work plan to the Audit Committee for approval based upon the results of an annual risk assessment. OIPA is also the official body of SANDAG to investigate allegations of potential fraud, waste, abuse, and gross mismanagement identified by SANDAG staff or other stakeholders.  Role The Manager of Business Administration and Operations is a key leadership role within OIPA, responsible for driving the agency’s core administrative, operational, and communications functions. Reporting directly to the Independent Performance Auditor (IPA), this position ensures the smooth and strategic execution of OIPA’s internal systems and external messaging. With oversight of everything from budgeting and contracts to human resources, office management, and media relations, the Manager will play a critical role in aligning day-to-day operations with long-term goals. This role also serves as a strategic advisor and trusted liaison to executive leadership, the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders, helping to shape the future of a growing, high-impact oversight agency.   Typical Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable. Seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the areas of administration, business operations and strategic communications. At least two of these years must have been at the supervisory level. Executive office management experience is desirable, including direct experience supporting an executive in a fast-paced, professional office environment and balancing multiple projects and deadlines. Experience developing, delivering and leading comprehensive administrative and business services programs in areas such as budget management, contracts management, office management, records management, financial management and human resources management, preferably for a public agency. Outstanding written and oral presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences; excellent report writing skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise content and impactful report presentations using charts and graphics. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and clearly present various options and outcomes. The final candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and credit check. Periodic re-checking of criminal background history will be a condition of employment.  Benefits   SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following: Hybrid work options 9/80 flexible work schedule Pay-for-performance merit increases Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service Manager and Principal level positions are offered a three-year At-Will employment contract, which provides an annual $5,000 contribution to their defined contribution plan.   Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? to apply. First review August 31, 2025. EOE.

Annual Salary Range: $72,197.00 - $136,094.00 First Review of Applications: January 10, 2025 Expected Start Date: March 2025   SANDAG’S Capital Project Office Overview SANDAG’s capital projects budget is the largest component of the SANDAG Program Budget, and it’s a direct result of state legislation that made SANDAG the responsible agency for construction of major regional transit facilities. This component of the budget includes the multi-year TransNet Major Corridor and Regional Bikeway Program and other transit and capital improvements. Examples of this work include the LOSSAN Rail Realignment, North Coast Corridor Program, bike infrastructure, and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry projects. SANDAG’s Capital Project Office is responsible for maintaining the standards of project management by monitoring cost, scope, and schedule for all projects within the agency’s capital program.  This includes budget development, resource planning, and scheduling and streamlining project management for over 100 projects, with a multiple year investment of over $9 billion. SANDAG partners with Caltrans, transit operators and local jurisdictions in order to implement these major transit, highway and bikeway projects throughout the region.   In addition, the Capital Project Office maintains public accountability by ensuring data quality of the public TransNet Dashboard, an interactive tool which provides in-depth reporting on the progress of TransNet funded Major Corridor projects.   Role The Project Control Analyst will develop, monitor, and maintain cost, scope, and schedule for capital transportation projects, and participate in technical financial and project management analyses related to the SANDAG capital improvement program. This role will also provide technical and financial project management analyses and support to staff and project managers.   *Two positions are available; these positions will be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. * Typical Qualifications A bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, planning, project management, financial management, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or PMP certificate is desirable.  A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience in project control, project scheduling, project management, finance, or budgeting experience preferably supporting the delivery of capital projects (Associate 3 years, Senior 5 years). Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining numerous project budgets preferably for a comprehensive, regional capital improvement program; experience coordinating project control functions and activities and developing project budget control measures. Knowledge of federal, state, and local sources of regional transportation funding; demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to capital project funding, financial programming, budget development, and project control. Benefits SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following: Hybrid work schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office) 9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off) Pay-for-performance merit increases CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service  Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review January 10, 2025. EOE.

REGIONAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (I/II/ASSOCIATE) Annual Salary Range: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45 First Review of Applications: May 10, 2024 Expected Start Date: June 2024 Role These positions will support a variety of projects focused on implementation of the Regional Plan. Specific focus areas may include Public Private Partnerships and the deployment of Flexible Fleet pilot projects, among other general planning functions .These roles will coordinate with regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, community-based organizations, major employers, and private sector partners towards the development, deployment, and monitoring of projects that advance SANDAG’s transformative vision for the future of transportation. *Two Regional Planner positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level. * Overview of the Strategic Partnerships Division The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for supporting the agency in evaluating the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative project delivery, as well as leading the agency’s efforts for goods movement planning, digital equity planning, advanced air mobility coordination, and the Flexible Fleets program. Typical Qualifications A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.  One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience. Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional transportation planning, particularly in the areas of performance management and monitoring, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, transportation planning, and related fields. Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends. Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable. Benefits SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following: Hybrid work options 9/80 flexible work schedule Pay-for-performance merit increases Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review May 10, 2024. EOE.