Management and Program Analyst - Military Veterans

Summary This position serves as a Management and Program Analyst in the Aviation Workforce and Education Division within the Office of National Engagement and Regional Administration. Responsibilities Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Monitors and tracks programmatic and management actions and reports for completeness and responsiveness to guidance, to ensure that commitments and milestones are met, and delinquencies are brought to the attention of the manager. Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Analyzes incoming requests for information or regulatory guidance are assigned and properly logged to both internal and external sources. Provides coordination and action follow-up among management. Provides ongoing assistance, works issues, and provides guidance on STEM AVSED activities to a diverse audience. With limited direction, monitors, coordinates, and provides information that is accurate, clear, and concise to a targeted audience. Applies knowledge of STEM AVSED program and outreach in preparing and carrying out activities for the Division. May act as a team member on various projects, working with a diverse group. When called upon, acts as a member of cross-organizational teams to support STEM AVSED and FAA strategic objectives. Takes on the role of forming and leading teams to carry out critical tasks related to the STEM AVSED mission. This may include leading team meetings, developing project plans, and ensuring timely completion of all tasks. Maintains contact with immediate office staff and with other organizational components as necessary to complete assignments. Serves as the subject matter expert on topics related to STEM AVSED, including those focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This includes acting as an ARA-100 representative on cross-agency DEIA related efforts, providing input and guidance for key decisions, as well as ensuring that critical tasks associated with the Equity Assessment Tool are concluded on time. Under limited guidance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional, takes on critical budgetary and administrative duties to support the Division. Provides critical support to ARA-100 signature programs as needed to ensure successful implementation. On occasion, may be required to fill in for other team members in instances of extended leave or staffing gaps. Provides mentoring and guidance to entry-level employees, as well as oversight to intern cohorts conducting STEM AVSED-related projects. Represents ARA-100 and the STEM AVSED program on teams, panels, discussions, and presentations to both internal and external audiences. Contacts typically are internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOB/SOs, customers, and other external parties to share information about the FAA and explain the applications of policies and procedures. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employees to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Refers to managers and professionals who are more experienced problems that require their attention. May help them develop and recommend solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. 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-G, FG/GS-10/11 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. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience forming and leading project teams to complete established goals. 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. *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 their application for employment with the FAA. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. * NOTE: AFSCME Interview Criteria: Article 42, Section 13 states: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best-qualified list through a comparative process, then the best-qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. If it is determined that interviews are required and telephone interviews are not utilized, travel expenses incidental to these interviews will be paid in accordance with the Agency's travel regulations and this Agreement. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. NOTES: 1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In place of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, 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 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. 3. 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. 4. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation before appointment unless a waiver is obtained. 5. Upon negotiation, this position could be filled in any of the following duty locations: Anchorage, AK; El Segundo, CA., Washington, DC., College Park, GA., Des Plaines, IL., Burlington, MA., Kansas City, MO., Atlantic City, NJ., New York, NY., Oklahoma City, OK., Fort Worth, TX., Des Moines, WA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA