Senior FTA/FRA Grant Compliance Manager

Arcadis

Senior FTA/FRA Grant Compliance Manager supporting the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project with compliance oversight and reporting functions. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on a significant infrastructure initiative.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain a robust Compliance Oversight and Monitoring Program Plan for the HTP.
Evaluate and update existing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with all federal (FTA/FRA/ USDOT) requirements.
Perform spot checks and periodic audits to assess adherence to established protocols.
Collaborate across GDC departments to identify, prioritize, and assess compliance risks impacting the project.
Develop and implement methodologies for risk ranking based on priority and potential impact.
Conduct in-depth reviews of high-priority risks for compliance with all applicable federal rules, regulations, and guidance.
Prepare and deliver detailed reports, findings, and recommendations for corrective action to GDC leadership.
Monitor and verify that corrective actions are implemented and compliance is achieved.
Track and manage correspondence, audit requests, and reviews initiated by USDOT, FTA, or FRA.
Lead the drafting of responses to federal agencies, providing strategic guidance and technical direction to GDC leadership.
Coordinate the collection and timely submission of supporting documentation from internal departments to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Transportation, Engineering, Business, or related discipline)
7–10 years’ experience in leading compliance oversight programs, specifically with FTA grants and federal transportation funding.
Prior experience as a grant recipient and/or managing federal grants compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Direct experience conducting Triennial Reviews, Comprehensive Oversight Review, Technical Assistance Program (CORTAP), and other FTA compliance reviews/audits.
In-depth working knowledge of FTA and FRA regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
Experience completing and conducting reviews or audits on behalf of the Federal Transit Administration.
Strong understanding of project delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Ability to identify, assess, and prioritize compliance and delivery risks.
Exceptional technical writing skills; able to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.
Effective communicator, able to collaborate with diverse teams and influence at all levels.
Proven ability to provide strategic guidance and manage competing priorities in a high-profile, fast-paced setting.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the NY/NJ Metro Area as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance oversightrisk ranking methodologiesTriennial ReviewsComprehensive Oversight ReviewTechnical Assistance Program (CORTAP)FTA compliance reviewsauditsfederal grants compliancereporting standardspolicy evaluation

Soft Skills

technical writinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillseffective communicationcollaborationstrategic guidanceprioritizationdetail orientedinfluenceproject delivery