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Federal Aviation Administration Program Analyst in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Summary Serves as a Program Analyst in the Interagency Program Support Subteam, AJW-L533. Responsibilities Supports the FAA Logistics Center (FAALC) by inputting and maintaining data within custom designed financial and operational databases used to manage projects. Uses data to provide reports of Group operational and financial goals. Supports development of the Group's business plan. Analyzes deviations in data from planned business results for root causes. Develops information as requested for managers to plan business operations. Coordinates the efforts of functional specialists to identify specific requirements for inclusion in schedules. Adjust plans and schedules to meet Group requirements for budget, performance, and time. Develops international reports to support management decisions and analysis. Maintains, and implements databases to measure the effectiveness and or efficiency of FAA Logistics Center financial and operational program goals and objectives. Performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Act as an individual contributor and/or member or a team for projects/ programs with a defined area of responsibility. Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include: collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying, policies and procedures; identifying problems; and working with higher level and lower level professionals in day-to-day operations. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects. Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager s and the other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of assignments. Depending on the specialty, may have frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customers' situations. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager, project program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable. Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work Activities typically support actives of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subgroup and the LOB/SO. In some specialties, the work may affect internal and external customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes experience gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on financial information as well as working with inter-agency agreements and service order process; these processes include but are not limited to analyzing operational programs, producing computer generated reports, ability to extract vital information from charts, graphs and working collaboratively with both internal and external customers. OR Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information. Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): A Well Qualified candidate will demonstrate experience of logistics concepts and elements, e.g., life cycle management, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, supply chain management within their resume. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education KSA Information 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) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping 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 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 on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) 4) 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. 5) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com. 6) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Jaedin Hypes at Kuba.J.Hypes@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA