Management and Program Analyst

DutiesServes as a subject matter expert in a specialized area. Formulates LOB/SO management policies and systems. Participates and provides direction to LOB/SO organizations in the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs and tests in assigned program areas under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Leads teams which conduct complex and controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution.The incumbent serves as a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area. Formulates LOB/SO management policies and systems and ensures proper and timely implementation. Advises senior agency officials on critical, complex organizational planning and resource utilization issues. Analytical studies involving assigned programs are of such breadth and intensity that they often require input and assistance from other analysts and subject-matter specialists in field appropriate to the subject.Participates and provides direction to LOB/SO organizations in the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs and tests in assigned program areas. Provides division, branch, and/or sector management advisory service which involves identifying long and short-range resource requirements, planning procedural changes by advising on logical duties, relationships, sources, availability and full utilization of needed skills, and provides advice from an operational standpoint on agency policies. Designs/develops effective messaging strategies for communicating/marketing implementation of new policies, revised work procedures, or organizational restructuring to management, employees, customers, and stakeholders.Leads teams which conduct complex and controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution. Studies typically impact all or at least several, sub-units or organizations. Studies and analyses are of such scope and consequence that they frequently require team efforts that includes cross-organizational participation. Projects typically involve development of new approaches to identifying meaningful workload factors and performance quality levels, and determining accurate measurement techniques.Analyzes highly-visible, programs by developing baseline performance measurements and comparing performance with the baseline. Often leads teams of other analysts and functional experts and incorporates analyses into project and program plans.Represents the organization in dealings with officials of other FAA organizations, DOT, contractors and high ranking management officials/executives in the private sector. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Projects typically involve development of new approaches to identifying meaningful workload factors and performance quality levels, and determining accurate measurement techniques.Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities. Assigned activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work regularly affects internal and external customers.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentReview the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding pre-employment COVID Vaccine requirement.US Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents) QualificationsTo view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Management and Program Analyst, 343, please refer to: qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS 13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.Specialized experience may include but not limited to: Experience with IT project management skills to include bringing together a team of system analysts, software developers and technology experts to ensure the entire project team is focused towards achieving the project goals. Experience analyzing and researching emerging technologies and relating them to organizational needs and recommending IT strategies, procedures, and policies by looking at the company’s needs and evaluating the outcomes.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through competitive process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. Additional informationWe may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.If selected, you will be required to acknowledge/affirm that you are or will be fully vaccinated prior to entering on duty, and will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination upon entering on duty. If you are not fully vaccinated, your start date may be delayed until you are fully vaccinated or request and receive a legally required exception.As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Multi-Unit.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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