Lead Program Analyst (Regional Augmentation Team) - Military Veterans

Summary The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program efforts and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employee’s primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry. This position is the Lead Regional Program Analyst (RPA) for the Regional Augmentation Team (RAT). Responsibilities The Lead RPA serves as senior program analyst of the team and provides direction to lower-level program analysts and regional program groups on various programs and public health tasks/assignments. The position uses public health expertise to directly support and advise the Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) Manager. The Lead RPA brings recommendations on program improvements to the RAT Manager and is delegated the responsibility to guide projects and activities and implement change with the team. Acts as a project lead for special projects assigned by the RAT Manager with a national impact. The Analyst identifies the scope of work, resources needed, team members and manages project schedules. Organizes work and maintains project documents. Develops metrics to measure success. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of management principles, processes; analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess organizational and public health plans, and to conduct functional activities for regional project/programs. Duties include: Regional Program Projects - Special projects related to one or more of the following regional programs and activities within the Regional Aerospace Medicine Division: Airman Medical Certification, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health, ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee Management, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Surveillance; Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of projects and making recommendations for the establishment or modification of policies, standards, and procedures; Advising the RAT team on trends and developments in public health which may affect the other AAM programs; Assessing the programs to realign priorities with changing trends in public health; Develop, monitor, implement and evaluate current or projected complex, medical programs which may include governmental or non-governmental organizations. Possesses and applies subject matter expert (SME) level of understanding applicable to federal regulations. Works with Flight Surgeon program advisor and headquarters in coordination with the Senior Regional Flight Surgeon (SRFS) to advocate for program needs, prioritize goals, and facilitate solutions. Independently plans time. Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules. Demonstrates leadership competencies in leading people, leading change and being results driven. Respects and values individual differences and diversity when interacting with others to facilitate the efficient operation of programs assigned to the regional AAM divisions. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Incumbent will provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. Acts as point of contact for currency of content management systems that hold manuals, guides, tools, and document libraries. Identifies needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within the program. Coordinates with other AAM program national leads on projects that impact multiple programs. Supports regional offices in maintaining operations during any periods of human capital shortages. Work is reviewed through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the program, projects and/or other work activities. The work of this position may also affect internal and external customers. As a member of the RAT, the individual is subject to activation for public health operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. This position requires access to Top Secret/SCI documents/meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-I (FG/GS 13) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS 12) 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 using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess programs; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; developing schedules, coordinating, and managing projects and resources; using medical terminology and medical clinical information databases in the performance of work assignments; leading groups; reading, interpreting, preparing reports, summarizing medical information and documents; training others in related duties. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education See Qualifications. 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. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Notes: 1) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 2) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. 3) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 5) To check receipt of emailed documents, please contact Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA