Management and Financial Analyst

About the role

This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional levels on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs. The incumbent provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.

May act as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities.

What you will do

• The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional level on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs, consisting of the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program and other aid programs.
• Also serves as region's senior specialist for the System of Airports Reports (SOAR) database used to manage these programs.
• The Airports Financial Assistance Programs Specialist provides overall guidance and direction to the Managers and Program Managers in the Region/Airports District Offices (ADOs).
• Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to his or her discipline to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches.
• Interprets legislation, regulations, orders, and national policies, procedures, and other guidance pertaining to aid programs in providing consultation and guidance to the ADOs, govermment agencies, consultants, aviation industry representatives and the public.
• Establishes regional policy pertaining to the ACIP, AIP, PFC, and other aid programs.
• Provides oversight and guidance to the Region/ADOs in developing the region's annual ACIP, including assigning planning ceilings, conducting review, and providing feedback.
• Manages the distribution of AIP discretionary funds to the Region/ADO's to ensure the funding of the highest priority projects on the region's ACIP.
• Assists the Region/ADOs, public agencies, and consultants in interpreting legislation, regulations, and national and regional policy regarding aid program eligibility of airport planing, development, land acquisition projects, and other related improvements.
• Contacts are internal and external.
• Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures.
• Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/policies/issues.
• Provides consultation and guidance to Region/ADOs on grant management activities relating to obligations procurement, contract requirements, sponsor certification, project formulation, project application, project accomplishment, grant offer, grant agreement, amendments, payments, civil rights requirements and audits.
• May oversee the region's PFC program, including the processing of PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments; the monitoring of PFC collections, disbursements, and project implementation, and the closeout of PFC applications and notices of intent.
• Reviews and provides input to the ADOs on PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments.
• Prepares the Final Agency Decision on PFC applications for small, medium and large hub airports.
• Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches.
• Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies.
• Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas.
• Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
• Provides training and assistance to ADO and Regional personnel on ARP's financial assistance programs and the SOAR database, as needed or requested.
• May represent ARP and the region on matters pertaining to ARP's financial assistance programs at meetings and conferences.
• Participates in or leads national teams to review current policy and guidance.
• Makes recommendations for changes to national policy pertaining to financial assistance programs.
• Briefs ARP regional management on financial aid program status and significant issues on a regular basis.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Supporting documentation must be submitted by either uploading as an attachment through USAJOBS or by faxing to *** by 11:59 PM EST on or before the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Applicants who do not submit supporting documentation for eligibility will not be considered.
• Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date.
• Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.
• Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

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.

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. *** 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.

Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA