Management and Program Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The position is located within the Program Design and Analytics Division, ASH-300, for the Office of UAS & Emerging Entrants Security under the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) organization. The mission of ASH is to ensure aviation safety, support national security, and promote an efficient airspace system through the development and administration of policies and programs.

Duties

The incumbent works with the ASH-300 Division Manager and other senior analysts on various assignments applying the principles of program and project management utilizing knowledge and experience in program design, analytics, and process improvement, to develop tools, techniques, procedures, and standards that enhance and streamline the capabilities of the Office of UAS and Emerging Entrants Security.

As a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area, the incumbent provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager. Applies experience and expert knowledge of program and project management to conduct functional development activities for projects/programs that often require new and innovative approaches. The incumbent&39;s efforts will aid in the development of LIAS-related strategy, policies, and informed decision-making. These responsibilities will include; subject matter expertise in analyzing, displaying, and conveying programmatic data; analyzing project key performance indicators (KPls) and performance metrics; and developing baseline governance standards, operating procedures, and processes that support the safe and secure integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS).

Serves as a subject matter expert when developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) involving UAS Security and C-UAS process development as well as office management tools to improve work production, process management, and informed decision-making.

Provides programmatic management as well as being a subject matter expert on establishing UAS security related programs for monitoring, tracking, and reporting current projects; review of technical assistance and tool integration within the office, and the dissemination of information pertaining to new tools and capabilities.

Provides organizational, documentation and programmatic expertise for UAS Security activities for meetings and working groups of ASH staff assigned responsibility for integrating UAS.

Serves as a subject matter expert in the definition, development, management, and implementation of the changes required to evolve UAS Security project management including elements required to perform security oversight of industry UAS activities. Coordinates actions and policies with other FAA Lines of Business on UAS security program/project management standards. Coordinates development of ASH-300 internal project management standards across all UAS security divisions (ASH-100, Test & Evaluation and ASH-200, Policy and Regulation); prepares and support program specific plans that cross FAA and inter-agency organizational lines.

Ensures alignment of all projects and programs with tactical, operational, and strategic (short-term, mid-term, and long- term) objectives in coordination with the UAS and Emerging Entrants Security Division Managers.

Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Serves as a lead specialist for training, human capital management, and other administrative activities of an assigned Program Office. May act as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities. Shares responsibility for the performance of programs/projects.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This job may require 20% or less travel (Domestic Only).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Researching, developing and interpreting policy and guidance for diverse audiences.
Analyzing data from various sources; providing guidance to managers and employees on established procedures; and coordinating confidential and sensitive matters.
Experience applying project management or acquisition principles in support of program standards development, administrative reporting, risk management, and data analysis.
Experience and comprehensive knowledge of program management tools and enterprise software capabilities, such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Tableau, JIRA, Confluence, or Appian.

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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. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded or faxed on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in 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. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/civilian-personnel/.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $123,884 - $192,056

Job Ident #: 787639200

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