Federal Aid Administrator II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$23.367

Job Posting

JR2026-00022979 Federal Aid Administrator II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-25-2026

Job Description

If you're interested in a career that truly makes an impact on Nebraska, come join our team at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) as a Federal Aid Administrator II in our Local Assistance Division!

In this role, you will work closely with dozens of public transit agencies across the state to support access to transportation services for everyone, including the elderly and disabled.

We reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

JOB DUTIES

• Use excellent customer service to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with team members and Public Transit subrecipients across the state.
• Support our Financial Oversight unit to monitor the performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
• Provide technical assistance to subgrantees related to administrative, programmatic, and fiscal compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, and agency standards.
• Work with State and Federal Transit grant programs to monitor and track expenses related to operating and non-operating expenses, and procurement to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and/or grant requirements.
• You will be trained to better understand and interpret the Federal Transit Administration grant programs, Federal regulations, and applicable reporting guidelines.
• Responsible for effectively and efficiently tracking and manipulating data to report operating and safety statistics monthly to the National Transit Database; This will encompass Public Transit across the state.
• Support our Financial Oversight unit to monitor the performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with MS Office with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with federal and state regulations.
• Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work.
• Interest in continuous learning and growth.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations, and grant management is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Effectively communicate to explain complex information to various audiences.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities.
• Ability to learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and operating details to manage grant-funded programs.
• Monitor and manipulate data.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.