Office of Administration (HAD) Offices

• Associate Administrator for Administration
• Office of Human Resources
• Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs 
• Office of Management Services
• National Highway Institute
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Mission Support Division

Associate Administrator for Administration

The Associate Administrator for Administration for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) serves as a career Supervisory Senior Executive Service member and Senior Advisor to Agency Leadership. Programs under the purview of the Associate Administrator include Human Resources (HR), Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs, National Highway Institute (NHI), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Management Services, and Mission Support.

Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources (HAHR) is led by a career Senior Executive Service Office Director.

The Office serves as an advisor and advocate for HR issues and programs involving merit principles, employment, career advancement, learning and development, recruitment, workforce and succession planning, position classification, compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee recognition and awards, employee relations, reasonable accommodation, anti-harassment, personnel security mental health awareness, employee wellness and emotional intelligence. Corporate recruitment includes student and career entry programs. HAHR services FHWA offices nationwide. 

Competitive Grants and Workforce Program

The Office of Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs (HACG) ensures accountability in communication, coordination, and implementation of $9.5 billion competitive grants portfolio. The office coordinates with internal and Departmental offices to develop the program from announcement of funding opportunities, expert review of applications, efficient awards, consistent monitoring, and review post award to achieve highest return from grants. Find out more about competitive grants: https://highways.dot.gov/iija/competitive-grant-funding-matrix. 

Workforce Programs include implementing new curricula and grant education programs, hands-on career opportunities for kindergarten through postsecondary level students. Emphasis is placed on developmental programs including Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, Garrett A. Morgan Transportation Technology Education Program, National Summer Transportation Institute, Pathways Internship Program, and Professional Development Program. The various programs develop science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and disciplines leading to careers in transportation fields. Find out more: https://highways.dot.gov/careers

Office of Management Services

The Office develops agency-wide policies and provides assistance and technical expertise in matters relating to administrative programs, facilities management, fleet maintenance, support services, alternative duty location (ADL) employees, knowledge management, and audio-visual services and products. 

National Highway Institute

As the training arm of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the National Highway Institute (NHI) serves as a trusted resource for the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and innovative transportation workforce. NHI’s mission: to provide transportation professionals across the country and beyond with high-quality and timely training opportunities that advance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our Nation’s highway system.  Find out more about NHI: https://highways.dot.gov/nhi/about-us

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Agency FOIA program allows access and transparency to the public on Agency records. Written requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act may be submitted via e-mail to address: foia.officer@dot.gov. Please include your name, current electronic mail address, a mailing address (U.S. mail), and a telephone number. Find out more about FOIA: https://highways.dot.gov/foia/freedom-information-act-foia-request-guide

Mission Support Division

The Mission Support Division (MiST) provides administrative, correspondence, travel, acquisition, and financial assistance to various FHWA offices.

Public Resources for Information on HAD Administered Programs, Policies, Internships and Career Opportunities

• Public resources for FHWA Career Opportunities
• Information on FHWA careers, including Student and Recent Graduate opportunities
• Public resources for FOIA services provided by FHWA
• Public Resources for FHWA Directives and the Policy & Guidance Center
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Competitive Grant Programs | Federal Highway Administration
• NHI Home | FHWA
• https://highways.dot.gov/about/administration/reasonable-accommodations-program
• https://highways.dot.gov/about/administration/anti-harassment-process

To contact HAD, correspondence can be addressed to the Office of Administration to Room W51-232, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.