Program Analyst Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Under the supervision of an Associate Capital Program Analyst, the Local Programs Bureau is seeking to fill one (1) position that will assist in the responsibility for technical and administrative oversight of federal programs, working with the Regional Offices and local municipalities/agencies. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
? Provide guidance to Regional staff and local sponsors regarding federal funding eligibility, requirements and processes;
? Assist in the review and oversight of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to federal aid regulations;
? Assist with the administration of Emergency Relief (ER) funding as needed, ensuring compliance with federal disaster recovery procedures;
? Support Regional staff and local sponsors in applying for ER funding, documenting damages, and coordinating with the FHWA;
? Track and report on ER project progress, including financial management and obligation tracking;
? Respond to inquiries from local agencies, consultants, regions, and federal partners regarding ER and other local federal aid programs;
? Support the development of performance metrics for local federal aid programs;
? Assist in organizing workshops, webinars, and training sessions on federal funding programs;
? Assist with the administration of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), ensuring compliance with federal requirements and managing programmatic funding allocations;
? Support local project sponsors with TAP project development, application review, and implementation guidance;
? Assist in the preparation of guidance documents and procedural updates related to federal funding requirements;
? Work with Regions to answer questions and provide guidance on programs;
? Monitor program specific Mailboxes and route accordingly;
? Assist with state aid programs as requested.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Trainee 1 Level: Capital Program Analyst Trainee 1:
Four years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience
Trainee 2 Level: Capital Program Analyst Trainee 2:
Five years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
Full level: Senior Capital Program Analyst:
Six years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For
the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at:
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Kelli Shattuck
Telephone
Fax
Email Address dot.sm.mo.fims@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Finance & Integrated Modal Services
50 Wolf Road, Pod 6-4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12232
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-240 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 9, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Finance & Integrated Modal Services Division
50 Wolf Road, POD 6-4
Albany, NY 12232
ATTN: Kelli Shattuck
Email: dot.sm.mo.fims@dot.ny.gov