Management and Program Analyst (Senior Analyst)

Summary This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization's Service Center. The incumbent is a Senior Analyst to the Team Manager and applies experience and expert knowledge of ATO programs, along with knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques, to analyze operational challenges, assess planned and potential new solutions, and recommend solutions. This work is critical to the safety of the NAS. Responsibilities The incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Incumbent applies experience and expert knowledge of the administrative and operational aspects of the Resource Management Group; serving as a confidential Senior Analyst to a Team Manager in resource support of the Resource Management Group (RMG) in all aspects of program responsibilities; conducts program studies, potential bargaining unit impacts/issues/resolutions, operating practices, or procedures with a view toward their acceptability within the organizational plans. Identifies problems and devises appropriate courses of action acceptable to management officials, and assures effective follow-through within program responsibilities to accomplish desired improvements. Coordinates and provides support and advice for multiple projects and programs. Incumbent creates and maintains channels of communication by interfacing with key stakeholders and a wide range of other external groups. Explains, advocates, and expresses information and ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate with groups individuals internal and external to the Service Center. Develops an expansive professional network with other organizations and identifies the internal and external issues that impact the work of the Resource Support Team. 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. Incumbent performs a variety of special and/or sensitive assignments independently or with the Team Manager; involving research, analysis, and development of written materials, and coordination of substantive program issues and activities. Incumbent applies knowledge of FAA policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Serves as an advisor within assigned program area. Provides advice, counsel and instruction on work matters. Identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Ensures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are being effectively accomplished. Assures uniformity and consistency of performance by the Service Center and adherence to national policies. Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Incumbent prepares and presents briefings to representatives within the FAA. Provides expertise in representing the FAA at meetings and seminars. Performs work independently, resolving potentially controversial or sensitive issues. Results of work performed are considered authoritative and conclusions and recommendations are rarely reviewed, only to ensure compliance and fulfillment of program objectives. Applies considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Final work is subject to review by Team Manager with an emphasis on quality results and compatibility with national goals and program objectives. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level FV-I (or 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 and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Experience in program management to identify and devise appropriate courses of action acceptable to management officials. Experience explaining, advocating, and expressing factual information and ideas to internal and external customers. The incumbent must have knowledge of applicable service unit and an understanding of how resources interact and impact operational, staffing, training, and budgetary programs. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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 (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 priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history. Interviews: Some, All, or None of the candidates may be interviewed. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Core Compensation Position: Additional information about core compensation is available HERE. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA