Management and Program Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration •

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Program Management Organization (PMO). The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS programs from concept to operation while providing technical support for air traffic control automation and decision support systems.

Duties

The Management and Program Analyst applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to conduct studies, analyze findings and make recommendations regarding internal workforce distribution needs, organizational improvements, proposed reorganizations and realignment of functions within the (PMO) Project Management Office. Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager/project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Acts as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures to the AJM management team on business operational needs and on ways to improve employee management relationships and internal dynamics. This work impacts directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, and AJMs strategic alignment, direction and resources to accomplish its mission, vision and goals.

Uses comprehensive knowledge in applying the principals of program/project management to lead ad hoc teams in studying large volumes of complex data to develop reports and material for internal management review and decision-making, including graphs and charts, presentations, and written responses. Applies experience using technological media, including spreadsheet, word, and database programs as well as various business analysis tools to prepare and import management reports. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Applies qualitative and quantitative processes, such as surveys and data collection to analyze organization structures and workflow processes. Uses experience with organization development processes to compile data for improving and reinforcing strategies and structures related to the business capacity. Provides analytical data to provide insight to management during the planning stages of proposed internal restructuring/ realignments and coordinates requests up to the corporate realignment team. Assists with the efficient use of organization resources and reconciles on-board data with official records. Collaborates with other ATO service units to coordinate requests to revise or establish new positions and ensures that position documentation packages are complete prior to submission.

Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates program staffing requirements and plans to design and recommend solutions to complex problems, which aids in management decision-making. Applies experience and knowledge of administrative processes, such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ATO business rules to analyze data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, to recommend solutions to complex problems, and improvements to systems and processes to improve operational efficiency. Evaluates proposals to ensure that they comply with FAA/ATO procedures and requirements and recommends changes as appropriate. Provides guidance to less experienced professionals and defines and develops internal policies and procedures.

Contacts are internal and external. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally. Prepares and reviews management reports and/or contractual documents. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents. Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

For additional information please view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Management and Program Analyst, please visit:

Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov)

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, 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 tracking and analyzing National Airspace System (NAS) data and providing analysis to support management decision-making.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement.

Selection may be made from this announcement or from ACT-ATO-25-AJM2400-93068

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

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 jennifer.a.lowery@faa.gov or faxed to 1 (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

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).

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.

Salary Range: $96,805 - $150,033

Job Ident #: 817493300

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