Duties
As a Program Analyst, you will:
- Provide Headquarters (HQ) and regional staff with accurate and timely guidance on the interpretation and application of transportation laws and policies and OMB Uniform Guidance related to pre- and post-award requirements affecting FTA grants and cooperative agreements.
- Develop and implement FTA grant and cooperative agreement management policies, directives, regulations, and guidance in support of legislative initiatives and Administration mandates.
- Provide HQ and regional staff with training on grants management requirements, including OMB Uniform
Guidance Cost Principles and applicable transportation laws and policies.
The ideal candidate has knowledge of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, federal grants management, and applicable transportation laws and policies. The candidate demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations, develop clear guidance and training, and provide consistent technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Experience developing grantguidance, training materials, and administrative tools to support effective grants management is highly desirable.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:
- Experience assisting with the interpretation and application of federal grants management requirements, including Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, transportation laws, regulations, and policies related to grants and cooperative agreements.
- Experience supporting the development and implementation of grants management guidance, procedures, training materials, or technical assistance for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience gathering information and assisting with the review of grants management or regulatory issues to support the development of guidance materials, recommendations, or administrative process improvements.
To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
- Experience interpreting and applying federal grants management requirements, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, transportation laws, regulations, and policies related to grants and cooperative agreements.
- Experience developing, implementing, and providing guidance, policies, procedures, training, or technical assistance on grants management issues for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience analyzing grant management or regulatory issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop recommendations, guidance materials, or process improvements that support compliant program administration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Grants Management and Federal Financial Assistance Requirements: Knowledge of federal grants management principles, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, covering cost principles, administrative requirements, audit requirements, and pre- and post-award processes for transportation grants and cooperative agreements.
- Policy Analysis, Development, and Program Implementation: Ability to analyze complex statutes, regulations, and legislative requirements; interpret transportation laws and policies; and develop, implement, and update grant management policies, guidance, and procedures.
- Communication, Training, and Stakeholder Coordination: Skill in preparing clear written guidance and briefing materials, delivering training and technical assistance, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of grants management requirements.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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Required Documents
RESUME: In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the standards for this vacancy and provide all of the following documents:
- your most recent performance appraisal,
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.