Chief Administrative Officer

Valley Metro
101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300, Phoenix, Arizona United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 04, 2026
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications USD
  • Apply By: Mar 20, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Summary

    To be considered for this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

    Valley Metro is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to assist in executing Valley Metro's mission to connect communities and enhance lives while planning, designing, building and operating a multimodal transportation system.  This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's largest and most innovative transit system.

  • Job Description

    The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and provides executive leadership, strategic direction and enterprise-wide oversight of Valley Metro's administrative functions.  The CAO is a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for developing an innovative, effective and fiscally responsible business and administration program for the agency.  The CAO ensures that administrative functions are aligned with Valley Metro's strategic  priorities and operational needs, promoting organizational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, performance accountability and service excellence in support of the agency's mission of Connecting Communities and Enhancing Lives.

  • Job Requirements

     

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology or a related field.
    • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience overseeing complex administrative, financial, or enterprise support functions, including at least five (5) years at the executive or senior management level.
    • Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please go to Valley Metro's career page.

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/valleymetro/jobs/5242132/chief-administrative-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

     

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Valley Metro
    • Valley Metro

    Valley Metro is the regional public transportation agency providing coordinated, multi-modal transit options to residents of greater Phoenix. With a core mission of advancing a network of transit services, Valley Metro plans, develops and operates the regional bus and light rail systems and alternative transportation programs for commuters, seniors and people with disabilities.
    Valley Metro services:

    • Local, LINK, Express and RAPID commuter bus service
    • Light rail
    • Neighborhood circulators
    • Rural route Dial-a-Ride
    • Vanpool service
    • Online carpool and vanpool matching system
    • Assistance to local businesses to help them meet the Maricopa County trip reduction goals through alternative modes of transportation (bus, light rail, carpool, vanpool, bike, telework)
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