Summary
Position is located within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Rulemaking (ARM). The Program Analyst applies regulatory, policy, and process management strategies to the FAA Committee program focused on providing improved aviation safety through timely and appropriate regulatory action.
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, Military Spouses, Peace Corps & Vista Alumni
Duties
The Program Analyst performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager or more experienced professional. Typical assignments includes attending committee meetings, collecting and analyzing data, conducting research, and assisting higher level or lower level staff members in day-to-day operations, such as the committee process and serving as an Alternate Federal Register Liaison. Attends committee meetings to collect information to provide updates to manager on committee activities. Applies experience and detailed knowledge of the analytical methods and techniques required to analyze and collect data to assist in the management and improvement of programs efficiency. Acts as an individual contributor in supporting the team by initiating the receipt of documents, analyzing documents to ensure timely completion and distributions. Researches databases and repositories to keep management informed of committee activities. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Typically receives guidance from a manager, when selecting analytical methods and techniques to examine work group members and in the evaluation of recommendations from industry and the public on an issue that could result in rulemaking. Refers problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable. Performs regulatory research to collect information used for the management and direction of committee activities. Analyzes information to collect data to assists higher level analysts prepare and coordinate draft committee charters and other documents related to committee activities to ensure completeness, such as memorandums to the FAA Administrator and U.S. DOT Secretary. Analyzes committee recommendations to identify problems and ensure they align with the scope of the committee. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks that support the Rulemaking Management Council (RMC). Analyzes and evaluates rulemaking life-cycle documents to ensure its completeness, notifying FAA program offices when corrections are needed. Provides written analyses to use in the preparation of talking points and briefing for the Executive Director for meetings. Works with management in creating and disseminating RMC minutes, and adding approved rulemaking schedules to the Rulemaking Information Management System (RIMS). Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of assignments. Depending on the specialty, may have frequent contacts with subject matter experts such as the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) or other external customers on routine matters to gather data, explain regulations, and sharing information relating to established requirements. Reviews notices to identify discrepancies, submits notices to the OFR, and coordinates with FAA program offices to address any OFR comments. Responsibilities at the H-band include: The Program Analyst performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Typical assignments includes attending committee meetings, tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, providing guidance to less experienced professionals in day-to-day operations (such as the committee process), identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions to complex/difficult problems, and recommending improvements to systems and processes.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions, 0300. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ To qualify for this position at the G-band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-5/7/9. 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 engaging with internal and external stakeholders; supporting committees, panels, or work groups; collecting and analyzing data; conducting research; and assisting higher level staff members in day-to-day operations. Experience in program or project management. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Education must be directly related to the position. To qualify for this position at the H-band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. 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 engaging with internal and external stakeholders; supporting committees, panels, or work groups; collecting and analyzing data; conducting research; and assisting higher level staff members in day-to-day operations. Experience in program or project management. Experience interpreting and applying laws, policies, and regulations governing one or more programs in order to answer questions, provide advice and guidance to others, and solve problems. 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.
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Benefits
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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
SF-50 Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to monique.heriegel@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 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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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