Management & Program Analyst - Military Veterans

Summary This position is located in System Operations Services Unit, which is responsible for the oversight of contract operations, in-service asset management, and business operations management of office activities and field elements. Responsibilities The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager. He/she, typically, 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. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs and for assessing program improvements. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of budget and analytical duties associated with all aspects of the budget process, e.g., policy and financial planning, financial systems, review and evaluation of proposed programs, funding levels and funding sources, formulation, justification, presentation, execution, audit, forecasting, and review and evaluation of program implementation. Serve as a contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities delegated by a Contracting Officer to include assisting the program office and contractor with interpreting technical requirements; monitoring contractor performance; reviewing and accepting deliverables; and reviewing/ evaluating contractor invoices for small to multi-year/multi-million dollar contract values. Provides contractual and financial management expertise primarily associated with, but not limited to, Operations and Facilities and Equipment (F&E) appropriations; developing and tracking AJR’s commitments, obligations and expenditures; supporting future business planning activities; and monitoring program performance. Overseeing and guiding support personnel in accomplishing their job requirements; demonstrating considerable independence in planning time and resolving most problems and work issues without assistance and under minimum direction of a team lead or manager. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects, policies and issues. Utilizes information provided by team lead or management to keep management apprised of the status of the organizations project goals through discussions, briefings and written summaries including the presentation. Monitors and tracks programmatic actions for completeness and responsiveness to ensure that Business Operations commitments and milestones are met (FOIA, AJR’s Business Goals, Congressional etc.). Consolidates detailed operational data into specified formats, develops statistical charts and graphs, edit textual materials for clarity (PowerPoint Presentations, VISO charts, Excel spreadsheets etc.). Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally. Provides information to management through discussions, briefings and written summaries including the presentation of financial information. Independently plans time and uses assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects. Identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager. Works with manager to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects 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-H, FG/GS-12 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 with the Federal budget processes, financial management principles, techniques, tools, accounting and procurement practices and experience formulating and managing contract-related processes and tasks. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. 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 lieu 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 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. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 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. 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. Remote employee remains in current duty location. Telework 3 days in the office. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA