Duties
Provides a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects and
studies of substantive functions to improve the overall work operations of the organization assigned. Assignments
cover one or more of the following functional areas: program planning, execution and control (i.e., program/system
planning and evaluation, program performance measurement); management improvement and control (i.e., quality
management, organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement and
work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and objectives,
and records and information management); and business management.
Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) who specializes in the development of new and innovative approaches,
methodologies, techniques, and process improvement, e.g., business acumen. Supports evaluating the relationships
between major program changes and status of organizations through partnership with analysts and SMEs to create
actionable products that provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to enable informed management decisions.
Develops procedures, systems, and methods on a variety of management functions and activities in one or more of
the following areas - organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement
and work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and
objectives, business management, financial tracking and/or information management.
Plans, schedules and conducts analyses/studies of proposed program plans for accomplishing program activities.
Determines from a programmatic perspective the viability, consistency and accuracy of plans and projections and
conducts reviews to determine resource levels required to accomplish programs in a sound and efficient manner.
Formulates critical management policies and systems and ensures timely implementation. Advises organization and
program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Leads or personally performs complex or
controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures,
management policies, and work distribution. Leads or personally completes analyses of critical programs by
developing baseline performance measurements and comparing performance with the baseline. Prepares long-range
(5 year) and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives.
Develops resource (staffing and funding) guidance for subordinate activities, and performs continuous appraisal of
the utilization of command resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals. Develops staffing and
manpower standards covering complex program functions or missions involved in supply chain management,
training, research, information management etc. Projects typically involve development of new approaches to
identifying meaningful workload factors and performance quality levels, and determining accurate measurement
techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops recommendations based on management studies and surveys, and discusses recommended courses of
action with program managers to resolve problem areas. Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations to
determine impact on program operations and management. Responsibilities may involve providing advice and
support to management personnel for best utilization and reprogramming of resources, conducting cost versus
benefits analyses, developing/maintaining financial tracking systems, monitoring expenditures and developing
quarterly/annual/interim reports as required.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FG-13 level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-12. 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 is:
- Experience successfully explaining, advocating, and expressing information and ideas to internal and external customers.
- Experience in program management to identify and devise appropriate courses of action acceptable to management officials.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, 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 listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Documents
Current Federal employees: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that verifies your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record. Required documents may be uploaded to your AVIATOR application, emailed to the Agency contact, or faxed on or before the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
If you are an FAA employee, you
MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.