Management and Program Analyst

Summary

Serves as a management and program analyst for the Planning and Requirements Group at the Western Service Center of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Duties

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This position provides a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects and

studies of substantive functions to improve the overall work operations of the organization assigned. Assignments

cover one or more of the following functional areas: program planning, execution and control (i.e., program/system

planning and evaluation] program performance measurement); management improvement and control (i.e., quality

management, organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement and

work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and objectives,

and records and information management); and business management.

Develops procedures, systems, and methods on a variety of management functions and activities in one or more of

the following areas - organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement

and work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and

objectives, business management, financial tracking and/or information management.

Plans, schedules and conducts analyses/studies of proposed program plans for accomplishing program activities.

Determines from a programmatic perspective the viability, consistency and accuracy of plans and projections and

conducts reviews to determine resource levels required to accomplish programs in a sound and efficient manner.

Formulates critical management policies and systems and ensures timely implementation. Advises organization and

program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Leads or personally performs complex or

controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures,

management policies, and work distribution. Leads or personally completes analyses of critical programs by

developing baseline performance measurements and comparing performance with the baseline. Prepares long-range

(5 year) and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives.

Develops resource (staffing and funding) guidance for subordinate activities, and performs continuous appraisal of

the utilization of command resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals. Develops staffing and

manpower standards covering complex program functions or missions involved in supply chain management,

training, research, information management etc. Projects typically involve development of new approaches to

identifying meaningful workload factors and performance quality levels, and determining accurate measurement

techniques.

Develops recommendations based on management studies and surveys, and discusses recommended courses of

action with program managers to resolve problem areas. Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations to

determine impact on program operations and management. Responsibilities may involve providing advice and

support to management personnel for best utilization and reprogramming of resources, conducting cost yersus

benefits analyses, developing/maintaining financial tracking systems, monitoring expenditures and developing

quarterly/annual/interim reports as required

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the selection list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the FG-13 level, you must demonstrate in our application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 in the Federal Service. 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 includes : Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations that govern assigned, substantive programs. Skill in providing guidance to less experience professionals in day-to-day operations, analyzing and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems, and recommending improvements to systems and processes.

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Additional information

We 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.

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 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 KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE 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. 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 and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Security Requirement - Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

Interviews: If one applicant is interviewed, then all qualified applicants must be interviewed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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