Management and Program Analyst - Oklahoma City, United States - Federal Aviation Administration

Description

Summary The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst in the FAA Academy, Regulatory Standards Division, AMA-260.

Responsibilities Provides a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects and studies of substantive functions to improve and support technical training program operations.

Researches, plans, and purchases technical training for field personnel concerning regulations, policies, procedures and specialized training for operations, airworthiness and avionics inspectors and engineers.

Leads or personally performs a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects, studies, analysis of substantive training functions and processes to improve the overall work operations of the organization.

Leads or personally completes analyses of critical training programs by developing baseline performance measurements; utilizing program assessment strategies, tools, instruments; and comparing performance with the baseline performance measurements; utilizing program assessment strategies, tools, and instruments; and comparing performance with the baseline and alignment with goals/objectives.

Serves as the organization's contracting officer's representative (COR) in dealing with acquisition staff for out of agency contracts involving regulatory standards training.

Places particular emphasis on thorough technical evaluation of contractor proposals, developing statements of work for proposed contracts, funding, priorities, and contract modifications.

Plans, schedules, and conducts cost versus benefits analyses.

Develops and maintains financial tracking systems, monitors expenditures, reviews documents for accuracy and validity of need, resolves discrepancies in accounting data and identifies trends and problem areas which are indicative of inefficient resource utilization.

Monitors and analyzes accounting and expenditure reports and advises management of unusual deviations from established plans. Reviews and processes invoices for in-house service contracts. Prepares monthly, quarterly and interim reports as required. Collects and compiles data for the annual budget estimate for in-house service contracts. Utilizes data for development of the FY budget estimate for service contracts. Coordinates program status and changes with appropriate internal/external staff. Advises organization and program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Represents the organization in dealings with officials of other FAA organizations, DOI, contractors, and the private sector.

Provides advice, guidance, and analysis in the planning and execution of management and/or program related analytical studies and projects in one or several of the following substantive functions.

Arranges assignments of regulatory standards personnel from regions and headquarters offices to non­centralized technical training courses at various industries, colleges, and universities.

Works directly with technical staff and administrative staff in developing course specifications, program planning, and class scheduling in those instances where out-of-agency training is utilized in conjunction with resident training programs.

Evaluates training plans for both existing and new courses to assure the analysis of alternate methods of training is complete and out of agency approaches to training have been thoroughly and properly considered.

Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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 FV-H (FG/GS-12) level.

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:

Collecting, analyzing and preparing factual information and reports; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems and/or recommending improvements to processes; experience with technical evaluations of contractor proposals, developing statements of work, funding priorities, and contract modifications; performing analysis of training programs and developing baseline performance measurements.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Education 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 KSA.

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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories:
score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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. The U.S.

Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.

As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.

If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.


NOTES:
1. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 4. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at 5. Please upload all supporting documents to your profile or email them to 9-AMC-AHF- and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, you may contact Sidney Snider at This is a bargaining unit position.

This position is represented by PAACE:
Consolidated


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