UTP/Portfolio Performance Director - TPP Division - Austin, TX - (2602270)
Position Information The Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation Planning and Programming Division is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Unified Transportation Program/Portfolio Performance Director. This highly visible leadership position plays a critical role in guiding transportation investments and development across one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of the Unified Transportation Program and directly inform and advise on project development, oversee complex analyses that help drive strategic investment decisions, and provide policy and programming recommendations to executive leadership. You will collaborate with transportation professionals across Texas, work closely with district leaders and division directors, engage with local, state, and national stakeholders to advance transportation priorities, and directly advise the highest members of TxDOT leadership including the Texas Transportation Commission.The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills who enjoys solving complex challenges and transforming data into actionable decisions. This position offers opportunities to influence statewide policy, lead high-performing teams, collaborate with transportation leaders across the country, and contribute directly to the long-term success of Texas transportation programs.Stassney Campus https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
: 140,000.00
: 160,000.00 Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package websiteTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
The UTP/Portfolio Performance Director directs and oversees complex transportation programming and portfolio performance activities in support of the Texas Department of Transportation's the Unified Transportation Program and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Oversees the programming of federal, state, and other transportation funds; advises executive leadership on portfolio management; statewide transportation planning and programming; and manages a team of professional and technical staff. Works extensively with TxDOT districts, divisions, local and regional partners, and national transportation stakeholders to support transportation investment decisions across Texas.Essential Duties: Advises the Department's executive management team on key events and issues related to project programming
Conducts studies and provides tools that effectively address issues in planning, investment, and programming decisions.
Develops and carries out transportation programs for department activities for addressing the State's highway and multimodal infrastructure.
Directs and coordinates the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies for the Department's role.
Directs and oversees data collection and analysis efforts and shares the results of these efforts with decision-makers to help them make informed decisions.
Directs and oversees the development of the Department's Unified Transportation Program and advises on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Directs and provides technical and policy analysis of the impacts of policy decisions and legislation.
Ensures that all the Department's divisions and districts integrate programming considerations into their day-to-day business practices and seeks opportunities to promote synergies with other statewide transportation policy initiatives.
Establishes and manages all aspects of transportation programming, including development of highway programming policies, screening criteria to establish project priorities, and administrative rulemaking.
Evaluates transportation management and operations initiatives and practices and proposes options for improving transportation programming or planning activities.
Provides statewide leadership in implementing federal and state legislation related to statewide transportation needs.
Represents the Department at the national level, initiating dialogue and coordinating with economic development agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to create a united front for making improvements.
Responds to inquiries from legislators, public agencies, and the private sector within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Serves as a lead worker and trains others.
Serves as a technical resource and data expert for highway programming and analysis and acts as a central point of contact for the Department's project planning efforts.
Serves as project manager to oversee and provide technical assistance on special data and analysis projects.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:Bachelor's Degree in Public/business administration, transportation planning or engineering. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsExperience:6 years of experience in transportation programming or planning Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced proficiency in excel, including the ability to analyze complex data sets, direct development of dashboards and other performance measures, develop formulas, and automate reporting processes. A working knowledge of SharePoint, Tableau, and/or PowerBI is also important for managing information, collaborating across teams, and creating meaningful data visualizations and reports.Competencies: Extensive knowledge of:Forecasting methodologies
Urban and/or rural transportation programming
Data analysis and interpretation
Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Project management principles, practices and application
Transportation funding programs
Applicable laws, rules, and regulationsExpert skill in:Establishing and building relationships necessary to advance transportation planning and programming
Supervising technical staff
Bringing stakeholders together to facilitate dialogue and begin identifying mutual interests, share ideas, and work together
Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectivelyAbility to:Manage complex regional/statewide programming initiatives, provide new perspectives and develop and implement new initiatives
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Manager
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
: Sep 3, 2026, 5:58:05 PM
: Sep 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility: Onsite
State Job Code/s: 1623
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
