Manager, Asset Inventory & Lifecycle Management

Salary: $91,761.00 - $142,914.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 5478-mta-MAILM-6/26-wj
Department: Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date: 05/13/2026


Description
Maryland Transit Administration

Manager, Asset Inventory & Lifecycle Management (Program Manager III (5478))

Executive Service
**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**

Looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a daily impact? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply and join a team dedicated to serving the residents of Maryland through reliable, customer-focused transit services every day.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced Manager, Asset Inventory & Lifecycle Management. This is a key leadership role within the Office of Program Management Oversight, responsible for the oversight, tracking and coordination of all MTA modal assets, including State of Good Repair condition assessments. This position also monitors and coordinates with agency stakeholders during each phase of the asset lifecycle - from planning to acquisition to maintenance and operation to disposal and replacement - requiring exceptional organization, attention to detail and technical expertise.
The Manager Asset Inventory & Lifecycle Management will ensure that MTA assets are accurately inventoried, properly utilized, efficiently maintained, and strategically managed to support operational reliability and cost-effectiveness. This role is instrumental in developing tools, reports, and strategies that drive data-informed decision-making across the agency.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the full lifecycle management of MTA assets across all modes, ensuring accurate inventory, tracking, utilization, and condition assessment.
• Manage, monitor, and report on asset performance to support operational efficiency and cost management.
• Lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies, tools, dashboards, and reports that support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of asset-related activities with the MTA 5-Year Program Schedule, coordinate with the statewide 6-Year Consolidated Transportation Program, and provide inputs to longer-term Program Development
• Support the advancement of complex, multimillion-dollar capital infrastructure and equipment projects, including:
- Civil and structural/track work
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- ADA and architectural upgrades
- Environmental projects
- Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives
- Special capital projects across engineering, construction management, and system operations
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Track & Structural Preservation, Systems & Engineering, and Construction Management divisions across Bus, Metro, and Light Rail.
• Ensure that all asset management activities align with MTA's strategic plan and support a state of good repair for all modal assets.
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation Studies, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field.
Experience: Six years of experience in administrative or professional work. One year of thisexperience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
The Ideal Candidate wil have:

• Significant expertise in data collection, data management and data analysis
• Experience with large, complex transit and rail systems and operations or similar
• Exposure and familiarity with typical transportation project management, engineering & construction and/or maintenance practices
• Desire and ability to build and implement robust, functional systems, processes and procedures to support agency goals

NOTES

1. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information


Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

To Apply:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application.Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note:
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.


Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), . Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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Issue Date: 06/08/2026
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