Executive Director-Strategy Planning Policy & Programs

Salary range is $140k to $450k, with a midpoint of $295k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:  

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Executive Director plans, directs, manages, and oversees the operations and functions of the Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs Division including five functional areas: Community Development (including Transit-Oriented Development), Sustainability, Agency Policy and Strategic Planning, Fares Policy, and Strategic Agreements; manages, directs, and provides leadership for the above programmatic functional teams and integrates their work with other Department functions and other Agency departments; coordinates assigned activities with other Departments and external agencies; and provides executive level support to the Chief Executive Officer as directed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages and leads the day-to-day operation of the division, including responsibility for: budget development and performance, personnel management, overall strategic direction, work plan execution, and compliance with Agency policies and business practices. 
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations. 
• Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the department and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary. 
• Manages, directs, and oversees multiple strategic programs to align to goals and priorities established through collaborative work with Strategy Department leadership and peers. 
• Elevates and champions the work of the teams in the division; acts as a subject matter expert when representing the work of the group with peers; supports team leaders to grow, evolve and adapt their functions to meet new needs and challenges with the organization.
• Manages, directs, and oversees mid and long-term system planning activities in collaboration with team leaders and colleagues in Capital Delivery, Service Delivery and other Departments, including planning for Community/Transit Oriented Development, Sustainability and Strategic Agreements. 
• Manages, directs, and oversees the Agency Strategic P