Summary You will provide operational direction, program guidance and will ensure uniform program delivery across MC-S headquarters and Field offices. The primary focus will be coordinating hiring activities, manpower analysis, organizational improvements and oversight. You will work closely with MC-S and Human Resources office to manage and track hiring and serve as a subject matter expert for MC-S policies and administrative actions. Responsibilities The Management and Program Analyst: Provides advice and guidance in the formulation, planning, development and evaluation of a variety of program management and administrative support services. Develops internal and external program guidelines, analyzes statistics, and evaluates effectiveness and compliance of Office of Safety Programs against federal, department, agency and office policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates various regional and national meetings, workshops and conferences. Develops recommendations on operating efficiencies, personnel needs, personnel development and hiring strategies based on knowledge of program needs. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional with experience managing budgetary, human resources and administrative functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience applying analytical, fact-finding, and problem-solving techniques through the interpretation of Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines, to recommend programmatic changes. Experience leading and directing the execution and evaluation of administrative support functions, identifying problems, implementing solutions and identifying areas of continuous improvements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of hiring, classification, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.