Manager of Defense Planning

About the role

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking a Manager of Defense Planning to manage and support the development and implementation of defense programs related to Military Installation Readiness, Aerospace, Aviation and Defense Industry Resilience and Community Collaboration. The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region, provides data to decisionmakers, and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply. The official title of the individual in this position will be Senior Projects Manager. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Managing the implementation of compatible use planning, military installation readiness and community investment programs, including convening multiple stakeholders, conducting planning studies, writing grant narratives, and implementing complex projects
• Coordinating the implementation of defense manufacturing community support programs, such as industry resiliency, defense modernization, cyber security, applied research and supply chain development
• Supporting planning activities related to improving the accessibility of critical infrastructure in North Texas including military installations, aviation, energy, water, and communications facilities
• Overseeing all aspects of staff administration for the Regional Coordination Committee, a collaborative effort