Management and Program Analyst

To qualify for this position at the FV-I level, applicants must demonstrate specialized experience at the FV-H or FG/GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or directly related to work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is: Experience making substantive determinations in analytical, planning, or advisory work involving Technical Operations operating programs, as well as a demonstrated understanding of the technical operating functions directly related to the duties of the position described.

Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 including Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. 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 in your work history. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE.

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as a contributing specialist on large work activities and/or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Provides substantial interface with program analyst, technical and non-technical personnel to translate requirements for analytical assistance into practical support products.

Leads by example and is responsible for providing mentoring, advice and guidance to program analyst, both within the team and throughout the organization, on complex and challenging activities, projects, and programs. Communicates directly and indirectly with all levels of management to include senior level management, team members, internal and external customers, and across three service areas to include headquarters.

Incumbent works closely with management to innovate and improve how we collect, integrate, organize, and analyze data. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Advises and assists management in decision-making related to complex data sources and products without compromising data integrity or timelines.

Develops a standardized reporting methodology with implementation guidance to provide practical and repeatable reporting techniques. Coordinates Program Analyst research on issues identified within NAS facilities to provide tracking and reporting in accordance with standardized reporting methodology.

Uses a variety of automated data analysis and program/project management tools to complete work assignments, which may include but not limited to MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) MS SharePoint, MS Project and Tableau. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of a broad range of methods to collect, analyze, and evaluate information on programs and processes related to Technical Operations and the impact of technological, procedural, financial, and managerial considerations.

Serves as a Government Technical Interpreter (GTI) for the Technical Services Group in support of existing or future contracts in a primary role or subject matter expert. Performs leadership functions related to work related projects and program teams, both local and national levels with minimal direction from management and coordinate upward reporting of program implementation activities/issues.

Prepares reports showing qualitative and quantitative trends and projections and generate practical programs and recommendations to improve overall organizational. Contacts are internal and external. May act as point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the application of policies and procedures. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allows considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Work is rarely reviewed, typically through status reports and at project completion to ensure policy compliance and alignment with requirements of projects or other work activities. Performs other duties as assigned.