JOB SUMMARY:

An innovative, fee-for service organization, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT's) Research and Innovative Technology Administration in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an internationally recognized Federal center of transportation and logistics with a world-class, multidisciplinary technical team with expertise across all modes of transportation. For nearly 40 years, we have played a unique role in looking across transportation issues and challenges, and provided critical support to all of U.S. DOT's modal administrations and offices; other Federal agencies; state and local governments and organizations; foreign governments and entities as well as the private sector.   The Deputy Associate Administrator for Operations leads and oversees the comprehensive administrative, operational, information technology, and planning support functions for the Volpe Center, and serves as the principal advisor on such matters to the Volpe Center Associate Administrator/Director. Through five direct reports - the Chiefs of Human Resources, Acquisition, Information Technology, Real Property and Facility Services, and Management Systems- the Deputy Associate Administrator provides general managerial oversight to a staff of approximately 85 Federal employees, supported by several hundred contractors. We are located in the midst of a U.S. technology hub in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge - across the Charles River from Boston, across the street from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and two subway stops from Harvard University. This dynamic atmosphere of intellectual excitement and professional ingenuity enriches our staff and infuses our work. We offer competitive benefits, and a flexible and family-friendly work environment (relocation assistance and/or recruitment bonuses may be considered).  Visit  our website to learn more about our world-class team, our work, and our many award-winning programs and projects http://www.volpe.dot.gov To view this posting on USAJobs, please go to: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85212744    For additional information contact Laura Turpin at:  volpe@kornferry.com or 202-955-0922