Management and Program Analyst

Job Description:

The position is within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), Aerospace Human Factors Research Division (AAM-500), NAS Human Factors Safety Research Lab (AAM-520). The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

Duties

The Incumbent performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, program manager or principal investigator and applies experience and advanced knowledge of analytical techniques in support of research projects addressing human performance in aviation occupations. Incumbent acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team, and may perform some leadership functions in retrieving, interpreting, and summarizing information to explore relationships between variables to support the creation of actionable products that provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to inform management decisions.

The incumbent provides a variety of professional support services to division management and principle investigators in the areas of budget, acquisition, project management, research design and execution, and communication. Plans, schedules and conducts analyses/studies of proposed program plans for accomplishing program activities. Conducts reviews to determine resource levels required to accomplish programs in a sound and efficient manner. May identify and request additional resources, as needed. Provides supporting rationale on the establishment or clarification of objectives. Ensures that plans are consistent with program guidance. Analyzes plans for programs under the organizations cognizance and recommend changes, as necessary, to ensure that comprehensive plans are kept current and reflect policies, priorities, goals and objectives of the organization. Conducts analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities. Analyses are conducted to ensure proper program integration and conformance to policy, completeness, and adequacy of operations in meeting goals and objectives.

Provides an advanced knowledge of financial management principles utilized to oversee branch level budget operations for a multi-million dollar Research and Development (RE&D) budget. Coordinates with the program office regarding preparation of budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution plans. Records, monitors, reports, and maintains financial management data for tracking obligation and expenditures of funds throughout the execution phase of the operating budget cycle for the branch. In addition, the incumbent collaborates with principle investigators and the program office on the development of statements of work, acquisition documents, and contract administration. Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and provides oversight and guidance to the branch on acquisition strategy, policies and contract administration.

Applies experience monitoring and analyzing branch activities and alerts management of unusual deviations from established plans and policies. Establishes and maintains databases to track, monitor, and analyze research project operational trends and prepares monthly, quarterly, and interim reports as required to keep management informed of project status. Incumbent uses experience and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to propose and recommend innovative solutions for management and program efficiencies. Provides technical analysis in identifying and analyzing emerging issues; works both independently and collaboratively with others to develop and evaluate alternatives to resolve problems, and improve existing or develop new processes/procedures.

Manages and supports multiple, complex projects using project management and analytical skills. Provides guidance, clarifies goals, and develops recommendations for accomplishment of program/project goals. Identifies potential problems and reports them to appropriate managerial level. Provides guidance and assistance to management and principal investigators on policy and procedures necessary to accomplish project goals. Tracks and manages applicable resource data as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
Please review required documents and additional information.

Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-H (FG/GS 12) level,you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) level. 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: experience planning, scheduling and conducting studies of proposed program plans; applying budgetary and financial management principle and techniques; experience completing budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution plans; recording, monitoring, reporting and maintaining financial data; establishes and maintains databases to track, monitor, and analyze research project operational trends and prepares monthly, quarterly, and interim reports.

AND

Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well qualified applicants will demonstrate of the following:

1. Skill recognizing and effectively balancing the needs and interests of different groups in the course of work responsibilities (i.e. considers perspectives and agendas, utilizes formal channels and informal networks to accomplish assignments).

2. Certified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

KSA INFORMATION:

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 KSAs and Other Factors 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.

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

Supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS account or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

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.

Job Ident #: 825170300

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$73,137 - $113,369

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs