STIP Manager

STIP Manager

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative professional to serve as our Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) this dual-capacity leadership role you will safeguard the integrity of Utahs multi-billion-dollar transportation programming system while directing UDOTs Program Finance division. If you excel at driving data accuracy navigating complex state and federal regulations leading high-performing teams and presenting decision-ready briefings to executive leadership we invite you to help build the future of Utahs transportation infrastructure.

About the Role

Position Information

• Salary Range: $46.67 - $74.06
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: AX - Career service exempt (at-will)
• Location: Calvin Rampton Building 4501 South 2700 West Taylorsville
• Recruiter: Jill Barela I
• Application Deadline: 09/20/2026
  • *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• STIP Management & Data Governance
  • Maintain total data integrity for the statewide ePM STIP Module across all project management cycles ensuring accurate tracking of project status master PINs transit entries and funding transfers.
  • Oversee the end-to-end amendment workflow; verify that all scope modifications funding revisions additions deletions year changes and roll amendments are correctly reflected in the system.
  • Establish robust internal workflows documentation standards and quality-control protocols to ensure repeatable defensible and audit-ready operations.
• Program Finance Division Leadership
  • Direct day-to-day operations for the six-member Program Finance team facilitating timely accurate and compliant review of all state and federal funding requests.
  • Run financial scenario models and evaluate project feasibility to support executive selection of proposed transportation projects.
  • Coordinate closely with UDOT Advertising and the FHWA Finance division to verify funding eligibility secure prompt authorizations and prevent project delays prior to construction letting.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Executive Briefings
  • Serve as UDOTs primary point of contact for Utahs Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and internal program managers ensuring alignment on schedules scopes and compliance mandates.
  • Proactively identify mediate and resolve cross-stakeholder issues that threaten project timelines advertising deadlines or approval milestones.
  • Develop visual data displays and deliver high-level presentations to UDOT Executives the Utah Transportation Commission MPO leadership and appointed decision-making bodies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree (or higher) in Finance Management Accounting or a closely related field plus six (8) years of professional experience in program management federal/state finance management or transportation planning
  • Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g. 12 years of total related experience if no degree is held).

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation Programming Expertise: Direct experience managing statewide transportation programming systems including TIP/STIP workflows project amendment processing and system governance within an ePM or equivalent environment.
• Federal Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FHWA TIP and STIP compliance frameworks including federal funding eligibility criteria fiscal constraint policies and required approval documentation.
• Financial & Analytical acumen: Background leading financial validation processes modeling funding scenarios and translating complex program data into clear executive summaries.
• Supervisory Leadership: Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver consistent operational excellence under deadline-driven conditions.
• Executive Presentation Skills: Demonstrated success briefing public commissions department directors and regional governing boards on complex system changes and multi-million-dollar funding requests.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Skills in exercising considerable discretion when interpreting complex financial models and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to establish clear processes conduct data quality audits and implement version-control safeguards.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Agency

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Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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