Manager of Defense Planning

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking a Manager of Defense Planning to manage and support the development and implementation of defense programs related to Military Installation Readiness Aerospace Aviation and Defense Industry Resilience and Community Collaboration.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region provides data to decisionmakers and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge experience and skills acquired during your military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at The official title of the individual in this position will be Senior Projects Manager. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing the implementation of compatible use planning military installation readiness and community investment programs including convening multiple stakeholders conducting planning studies writing grant narratives and implementing complex projects
• Coordinating the implementation of defense manufacturing community support programs such as industry resiliency defense modernization cyber security applied research and supply chain development
• Supporting planning activities related to improving the accessibility of critical infrastructure in North Texas including military installations aviation energy water and communications facilities
• Overseeing all aspects of staff administration for the Regional Coordination Committee a collaborative effort of local governments surrounding Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
• Supporting aspects of the agile curriculum program including coordinating with external partners facilitating curriculum development promoting program participation and measuring program performance
• Identifying federal and state grant opportunities and overseeing preparation of grant applications supporting military readiness and resilience
• Working closely with federal and state military partner agencies and surrounding communities to support compatible growth and opportunities for collaboration
• Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
• Managing consultants and subgrantee efforts deliverables invoice review and reporting
• Developing program area goals work plans budgets and monitoring expenditures
• Preparing and delivering various oral presentations
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence documentation reports articles and executive summaries
• Representing the Regional Transportation Council in a public forum attending meetings and events

Required Skills

• Strong analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented highly organized with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in analytical or quantitative methods is required
• At least seven years of work-related experience

Starting Salary

Minimum of $153798.00 annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of by and for local governments and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOGs purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974 the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin Dallas Denton Ellis Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Parker Rockwall Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth responsibility and innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status and other classifications covered under federal state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check employment history motor vehicle record check social security verification education verification and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e. you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits visit .

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