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 organization's 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 Officer's 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.
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.
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Benefits
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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.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
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.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.