Management and Program Analyst

About the role

This position is located with the Office of Aviation Safety, Flight Standards Service, Office of Foundational Business, Workforce Development Divisions Program Effectiveness Branch, AFB-530.

The incumbent serves as the lead analyst, evaluator, program designer, overseeing major programs and projects including evaluation of the effectiveness of Flight Standards workforce development programs.

What you will do

• The incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert and lead analyst in overseeing highly complex and challenging programs/projects within the Flight Standards workforce development programs under the minimal direction of a manager.
• The incumbent evaluates national programs and policies and develops management systems and policies that are nationwide in applicability.
• Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of all aspects of Flight Standards workforce development training programs to include but not limited to course content accuracy and suitability, instructor skills and techniques, on-the-job training programs and training delivery methods, such as resident classroom-based, computer-based instruction, simulation, virtual instructor-led and other self-paced instruction or performance support.
• Uses audit or evaluation documents/tools to evaluate bargaining unit or management employees for performance in an instructor role and develops, plans, and directs processes, procedures, workforce development performance plans in accordance with ISO standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and assesses training-related and program evaluation data, uses automated advanced technology tools to conduct timely and accurate analyses, formulates recommendations to improve effectiveness of various programs based on results of observations and structured evaluations, designs and implements key performance indicators and metrics and assimilates KPI and trend data to target areas of improvement and resource allocation.
• Independently coordinates, implements, administers and oversees technical training initiatives and other complex national training projects and programs and provides written and verbal recommendations, advice and guidance to management, other offices and across the FAA (other LOBs) and Department of Transportation.
• Maintains close working relationships with all FAA offices, Flight Standards offices and divisions and the Academy to ensure evaluations are conducted based on a risk-based, data driven schedule in a professional manner in accordance with standardized processes/procedures.
• Reviews and interprets regulations, orders, and related documents to assess impact on operations, plans, and programs; research, prepares, and coordinates documents, briefings, presentations, and reports in area of responsibility.
• Incumbent represents Flight Standards Workforce Development at designated meetings, conferences, and other venues and interfaces with government, industry, public entities and international audiences, as assigned.
• Incumbent develops, interprets and disseminates applicable training program guidance and information.
• Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities.
• 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.
• Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution.
• Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.
• Incumbent accomplishes other duties assigned.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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

• Applicants must submit an electronic application via Aviator and SF-50 by fax or uploaded via Aviator by the closing date of this announcement.
• Failure to submit the application and required documentation by the closing date will be ineligible for consideration.
• 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. *** Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history. Interviews: All, Some or None of the candidates may be interviewed.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Core Compensation Position: Additional information about core compensation is available HERE. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA