Program Analyst (Safety Risk Management) - DIRECT HIRE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience in applying established qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques grounded in operations research, mathematics, probability and statistics, and related disciplines to conduct trend analysis.

Experience participating in hazard identification activities. Experience preparing meeting agendas, recording minutes, and maintaining project schedules, action logs, project files, and other records. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience.

This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience in applying established qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques grounded in operations research, mathematics, probability and statistics, and related disciplines to identify trends and anomalies, and prepare summary analyses.

Experience conducting hazard identification analysis. Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and drafting program procedures, process maps, or other artifacts. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience.

This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience in applying established qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques grounded in operations research, mathematics, probability and statistics, and related disciplines to identify trends and emerging hazards.

Experience conducting hazard identification analysis, assessing risk by evaluating likelihood and severity of hazards, and developing risk mitigations. Experience tracking projects, developing progress reports and schedules, drafting statements of work, or serving as technical monitor reviewing contractor deliverables. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a Program Analyst (Safety Risk Management), you will: Apply established qualitative and quantitative methods to execute assigned transit safety data analyses, supporting hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation evaluations. Assist senior analysts in compiling, interpreting, and drafting preliminary data reports, briefings, and recommendations for FTA leadership.

Provide project administration support for the Safety Risk Management (SRM) program by tracking project progress, monitoring schedules and budgets, and maintaining program documentation. Use plain language principles and communication best practices to draft clear technical summaries, memos, and visual presentation materials for varied audiences.

Participate in FTA working groups, technical teams, regional office coordination, and industry conferences to support the continuous exchange of transit safety information. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven early career professional dedicated to advancing public transit safety who leverages strong data analysis to identify hazards, evaluate safety risks, and support evidence-based mitigations across the nation's transit systems.