• Job Description

  Req#: 5383332
  Salary : $139,296.00 - $153,564.00 Annually
  Location : 1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA
  Job Type: Regular Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 201700116
  Management Group: Transportation
  Team: Transportation
  Opening Date: 06/18/2026
  Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
  FLSA: Exempt
  
  Job Description
  SACOG is seeking a self-starting team player who enjoys collaborating as well as working on their own. The Strategic Corridors Program Manager (Classification: Principal Analyst) will lead the ongoing development of the new Strategic Corridors program, including policy and priority initiatives, innovative funding strategies for regional priority projects, and coordination across teams within SACOG and agency partners.
  
  This role is responsible for defining the scope, priorities, and outcomes of the Strategic Corridors program, including how corridor investments support Blueprint implementation, regional mobility goals, and performance-based planning.
  
  SACOG has just adopted the region's updated Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS), known as the 2025 Blueprint, and has focused agency program areas towards implementation and alignment with key Blueprint outcomes. For the Strategic Corridors program, this includes safety, efficient movement of people across the region, maintenance of existing assets, and leveraging regional and local funding sources for transportation infrastructure needs. To advance this, the Strategic Corridors Program Manager will act as a creative and technical leader for SACOG's corridor-based planning work that requires big-picture thinking for the transportation network, including the ability to navigate competing regional priorities, strategically approaching projects across all modes, and problem solving with a diverse set of stakeholders and agencies. Priority areas for the program include (but are not limited to) safety-focused planning, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategy and implementation, comprehensive modal coordination, and congestion reduction/management strategies (including pricing).
  
  The Strategic Corridors Program Manager (Principal Analyst), will supervise staff and oversee a variety of planning activities on the Transportation Team; collaborate and coordinate across groups within SACOG; and must foster a collaborative team environment. This position will be required to work collaboratively with a variety of external partners, including local municipalities, regional transportation agencies, and state and federal transportation entities. This position will report to SACOG's Director of Transportation and is the highest non-management classification at SACOG.
  
  The Team
  
  The ideal candidate will join a team of professionals with diverse transportation planning backgrounds, including transportation funding and grants, transportation demand management, alternative mobility, active transportation, public transit operations and planning, and corridor planning.
  
  This position will be one of three Principal Analysts on the Transportation Team. With the other Principal Analysts focused on funding, grants, and transit planning initiatives, this position will complement the team's expertise and provide leadership within a critical element of the agency's work program.
  
  The Organization
  
  SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six-county Sacramento region. Formed as a Joint Powers Authority, SACOG is governed by a board of 31 elected officials that directly represent all six counties and 22 cities in the region, and one ex-officio member (Caltrans). While transportation is core to SACOG's role as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, SACOG has over two decades of experience approaching regional issues from an integrated perspective that examines the linkages between transportation, housing, economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and air quality. Under the leadership of its executive director, SACOG has a vision of a vibrant and thriving Sacramento region for all. Its mission is: SACOG convenes and connects the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
  
  Join our Agency
  
  SACOG values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that contribute to an innovative and collaborative environment in which talents are fully utilized, uniqueness is valued, and SACOG's objectives are met. SACOG is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
  
  In addition to being an organizational value, we also uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. SACOG provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
  
  SACOG employs a dedicated and professional staff of 60 who work together to advance solutions to some of the region's shared challenges of transportation, housing, air quality, climate change and the protection of the region's agricultural and natural resources. SACOG fosters an inclusive, mission driven, and fun employee culture and offers flexible schedules.
  
  SACOG will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of an otherwise qualified individual who is an applicant or employee.
  
  Why join SACOG?
  
  Teamwork:
  
  • We work towards a shared vision while cultivating a workplace of collaboration, trust, and transparency. We create space for individual strengths and experiences to achieve more, together.
  
  Community:
  
  • We intentionally build an inclusive community where people can be themselves, share ideas, and pursue solutions. Together, we address challenges that are too big for any one person or group to solve on their own.
  
  Dedication:
  
  • We have the courage to tackle new challenges head on. We are driven by the opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on the region. We are committed to quality performance as we accomplish the agency's goals.
  
  Innovation:
  
  • We strive for continuous improvement by reimagining the work and the way we do it. We use data and input to measure our progress, extract new insights, and elevate our work. This allows us to pave new paths into the future.
  
  About the SACOG Region
  
  The six-county Sacramento region exemplifies physical, cultural, and economic diversity. This makes it a stimulating place to work for people in the planning profession but perhaps more important, it also makes it a great place to live. Landscapes range from fertile agricultural lands to the high Sierra Nevada mountains, encompassing a vibrant collection of small towns, established and emerging suburbs, and an urban core that houses the capital of the fifth largest economy in the world, with cultural and sporting events year-round. Pacific coast beaches, Tahoe region ski resorts, and wild Sierra Nevada lakes and mountains are less than two hours' drive from the City of Sacramento, which sits at the confluence of two major California rivers - the American and the Sacramento - that also offer many recreational opportunities. The American River Parkway provides access to more than 50 miles of paved bicycle and pedestrian trails connecting Downtown Sacramento, through the river canyon, several historic mining camps, and towns, to Folsom Lake; the 20th largest lake in the state and one of the most frequently visited parks in California's state park system.
  
  Sacramento is a richly diverse region, home to a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, and immigrant communities that contribute to its dynamic character. The region's much lower cost of living and housing compared to coastal California, as well as its ethnic diversity, have led to a population boom and a revived and vibrant downtown. Its reputation as the Farm to-Fork capital of America also draws foodies and tourists. The 22nd largest metropolitan region in the nation, Sacramento lies at the confluence of commerce in northern California. Interstate 80 delivers an east-west connection from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and Interstate 5 opens the entire West Coast from Mexico to Canada for goods movement, recreation, and economic vibrancy. Multiple rail lines extend in all directions through the heart of the region and provide quick and frequent passenger train service between San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Commuting and traveling within and beyond the Sacramento region are easy thanks to the region's integrated transportation network. With two interstate freeways, an international airport, and 6 Amtrak stations with long distance connections to Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, and Chicago. The region's light rail system provides commuters, residents, and visitors a ready alternative to driving with more than 40 miles of track and 26 stations with connections to the region's most robust job centers, the historic Sutter Street in Downtown Folsom, the Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station, and numerous suburban communities along the Interstate 80 and Highway 50 corridors.
  
  Hybrid Position
  
  As an integral part of our organization, employees will provide support in a flexible work environment. This position will have the ability to telework three days per week. The remainder of the work week will be in-person. Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento.
  
  We support telework because it:
  
  • Enhances employee productivity, satisfaction, and ability to collaborate.
  • Improves recruitment and retention
  • Reduces greenhouse gas emission, vehicle miles travels (VMT), traffic and parking congestion, and air pollution
  Search Schedule:
  
  Filing Deadline: July 24
  
  First round interviews: Week of August 17
  
  Second round interviews: Week of August 24
  
  Desired start date: September 2026
  Examples of Typical Job Functions
  This position serves on the Transportation Team at SACOG, and regularly coordinates with staff across the agency. The Strategic Corridors Program Manager oversees multiple program areas and projects. Essential duties include:
  
  • Manage and oversee of data collection and analysis, and use to assist in development of transportation planning priorities and policy.
  • Interpretate and communicate trends identified through performance monitoring and analysis, including explaining causal factors, key drivers, and implications for policy, investment, and program decisions.
  • Provide clear direction to technical staff and ensure work products are translated into decision-ready information, including staff reports, presentations, and policy recommendations.
  • Guide, manage, and oversee general planning assistance, including reviewing and commenting on studies; leading external coordination meetings; and collaborating and providing input into the larger agency efforts, including policy development and updates of the MTP/SCS (or 2025 Blueprint).
  • Lead and coordinate SACOG quarterly partner meetings across the 6 counties.
  • Review program and project status, progress and deliverables, and provide status reporting and monitoring.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and program initiatives, including coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing consultant contracts, developing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and resolving technical, schedule, and stakeholder issues using independent judgment.
  • Engage with high-level managers and officials inside and outside of SACOG, on matters of high visibility to SACOG and the region, including representing SACOG positions, facilitating alignment across jurisdictions, and navigating competing regional priorities.
  • Provide recommendations to the SACOG management and executive leadership teams regarding program and project priorities.
  • Supervise multiple staff, including oversight of technical work product from SACOG staff, partner organizations, and consultant teams.
  • Exercise direct and general supervision over assigned team members.
  • Represent SACOG at external meetings with partner agencies, state agencies, elected officials, and regional stakeholders.
  
  Qualifications
  We know and appreciate that everyone brings their own talents to a job. If we could have it all, here's what ideal candidate would look like to us:
  
  • A visionary, creative, and innovative approach to program management, development and implementation.
  • Ability to work with a network of external partners and manage multiple stakeholders, including a strong ability to develop trust and relationships,
  • Strong organizational skills, including time management, ability to set priorities, and ability to anticipate critical deadlines.
  • Adaptability and flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing requirements, deadlines and priorities.
  • Dedication to collaboration across SACOG teams, elected officials, and key regional stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and critical thinking skills, including the ability to make effective decisions amidst uncertainty.
  • Effective and clear communication skills.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  • Demonstrated experience with general transportation planning and corridor planning.
  • Strong understanding of state and federal funding sources and programs, including state SB1 programs.
  • Understanding of equitable and inclusive planning principles in transportation decision-making.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating projects involving numerous organizational stakeholders as well as an interest in finding compromise when faced with conflicting perspectives.
  • Experience managing complex, multi-agency transportation planning, including balancing technical quality, timelines, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Ability to make presentations before various boards and/or committees in an effective and concise manner.
  • Ability to provide leadership and technical guidance as a subject matter expert and advisor.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience leading, mentoring, and assigning work to professional staff.
  • Demonstrated experience balancing deadlines, technical quality, and staff coordination.
  • Ability to provide clear guidance in developing and translating work into decision-ready information, including staff reports, presentations, and memos.
  The following is not required, but desired:
  
  • Strong understanding of the Sacramento region's unique and diverse communities, and the various agency landscape.
  • Well versed in the region's challenges and policy setting.
  
  Education and Experience
  Required
  
  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. We welcome applicants with non-traditional pathways to education and experience. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  
  • Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Transportation/Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, Political Science or related field.
  • Five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible program management work in transportation planning, transportation funding and/or transportation grants, including at least one (1) year of project lead and/or supervisory experience.
  • Experience must include responsibility for leading multi-disciplinary teams or supervising staff, managing multiple concurrent projects or programs, and exercising independent judgment in resolving project, technical, budget, schedule, or stakeholder issues.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment due to travel requirements throughout the six-county region.
  
  Desired
  
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Five years of progressively responsible program management experience, and 2 years of project lead and/or supervisory experience
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
  
  This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with staff, management, other agency representatives, member jurisdictions, government officials, business representatives, and the general public in explaining SACOG policies and requesting and providing information.
  SACOG offers a generous benefits package.
  
  Paid Time Off
  • 18.67 hours per month through the third year of employment, increasing to 22 hours per month in the fourth through fifteenth years, and 25.34 hours per month thereafter
  • Paid Time Off balances over 350 hours rolled into 401(a) plan annually, with the option to cash out up to 80 hours
  Holidays
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 4 floating holidays after one year of employment
  Hybrid Work Schedule
  SACOG allows alternative work schedules and teleworking
  
  Bereavement Leave
  40 hours maximum per incident
  
  Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • $2,337.72 monthly towards CalPERS health plans
  • If employee has alternate coverage $150 will be paid in lieu of any premium contribution
  • Fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents
  • Fully paid vision insurance for employee and dependents
  CalPERS Retirement
  • Classic CalPERS employees: 2% @ 55 with a 3-year average compensation formula
  • New CalPERS employees: 2% @ 62 with a 3-year average compensation formula
  Social Security
  SACOG participates in Social Security.
  
  Deferred Compensation
  • 1% of salary contributed to a 401(a) plan for those who qualify for the 2%@62 pension benefit (PEPRA)
  • Optional contributions subject to annual IRS contribution limits for 457 and 401(a) plans
  Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid coverage up to $50,000, based on salary
  • Employer-paid spouse and dependent coverage of $2,000
  • Additional coverage available for purchase
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  Insurance covers two-thirds of salary for qualifying disabilities
  
  Post-Retirement Health Insurance
  • $158 per month in retirement if retiring from SACOG (adjusted for inflation)
  • $50 per month contributed to a Health Reimbursement Savings Account for each month of employment. Contributions are available to employee after leaving SACOG at any age
  Career Development and Professional Dues
  Employer-paid career development and professional dues for job-related expenses
  
  Medical FSA
  Employees may contribute up to $3,400 in pre-tax dollars for qualified expenses
  
  Dependent Care FSA
  Employees may contribute up to $7,500 in pre-tax dollars for qualified expenses.
  
  Computer Loan Program
  After 1 year of employment, SACOG provides 12-month, zero interest loans for qualified computer purchases
  
  Flexible Work Schedule
  SACOG allows alternative work schedules and teleworking
  
  Flexible Work Benefit
  SACOG will provide each employee with a taxable benefit of $120 per month to cover costs of teleworking and/or commuting
  
  Supplemental Insurance
  Optional employee-paid insurance for the following types:
  • Income-Loss Protection (Short-Term Disability, Life (term or whole));
  • Asset-Loss Protection (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Intensive Care); or
  • Supplemental Medical (Hospital Indemnity, Dental, Vision)
  
  On-Site Gym & Locker Room Facilities
  Employees receive free access to an on-site athletic gym with locker rooms featuring showers and reservable lockers for gym use or bicycle commuting.
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  This position requires two in-person days per week at our office, with the option to telework for the remaining days. Would this schedule work for you?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Do you live within 200 miles of our office (1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814)? If not, do you plan to live within 200 miles of our office upon hire?
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Tell us about a time you collaborated with multiple agencies or municipalities. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
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  Describe your experience working in transportation planning and policy development, and more specifically, your experience using data to guide and inform project outcomes.
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  Describe your experience working with a supervisor or executive leadership on complex initiatives. How do you ensure alignment with their priorities while maintaining your own professional judgment and leadership on projects?
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