Job Summary/Duties:

This is a professional level multidisciplinary technical management position that works across functional boundaries while managing technical programs, teams and individuals in both the quality and asset mission assurance environments.  Employees in this position must be able to effectively manage change and efficiently pass information down to individuals and teams as well as up to management to ensure smooth and efficient execution of change. 

Manage/Lead: Provides multidisciplinary and cross functional leadership to teams and individuals in the accomplishment of driving and accomplishing missions and objectives contained within the QICO Business Plan.

Strategic Management: Supports the development and implementation of quality and asset mission assurance strategies and programs that align and make the Authority compliant with Federal regulations and mandates such as MAP-21, NTSB CAP’s, FTA SMI’s, and OIG recommendations and all similar requirements.

Safety Management: Partners with Safety to ensure quality and Safety programs align, and to ensure Safety findings during audits is routed accordingly.

Process Improvement:  Improves processes and policies in support of organizational goals by coordinating and communicating with business partners; planning the use of human resources (work plans); establishing work schedules; delegating tasks and monitoring and evaluating performance. 

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Personal Interview
• Skills Assessments
• Verification of education and experience
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
• Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
• Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.  Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment.  It is not intended to replace the official job description.  Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.