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This position is located in Flight Standards Service, Air Transportation Division, Integration and Implementation Branch, Program Support & Safety Recommendations Section, AFS-260.
Learn more about this agency08/02/2024 to 08/23/2024
$122,198 - $191,900 per year
Salary includes locality pay to be determined based upon location.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by agency policy.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
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AGL-AFX-24-0052-90741
802554400
Program Analyst responsible for the planning, design, development, conduct analysis and evaluation of studies directed toward the identification, assessment, mitigation and/or anticipation of issues deriving from associated with and contingent upon existing and/or proposed operations specifications, guidelines, policy, and regulations related to Flight Standards.
Typical duties include: On a continuing basis, initiates, directs, develops, and conducts a variety of analytical independent and interdependent studies to identify and assess existing or potential issues and problems involving aviation operations specifications and related information.
Provides analytical support, assistance and guidance to senior management in the design, development and conduct of special statistical analytical and qualitative studies. These cover issues such as air carrier authorizations, aircraft usages, and air operator capabilities.
Designs and conducts surveys on designated subjects using a variety of analytical tools to identify and evaluate alternative methods and techniques for air carrier surveillance of aircraft and airport operations. Consideration is given to a full range of technological, operational, and aircraft use options as well as regulatory and administrative analysis. All must be evaluated against test of technical practicality and economic reasonableness.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates on a quantitative/qualitative basis the effectiveness of line program operations specifications to identify impacts upon the mission of Flight Standards.
Analyzes and develops responses to public and industry inquiries. Develops, justifies, and recommends changes to improve the national aviation database systems.
Prepares documentation, reports, and presents briefings covering reviews and analyses of operations specifications issues.
Provides technical advice and consultation on operations specifications matters and standards to military and public agencies, foreign governments, elements of the aviation industry and private groups, as well as individuals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. 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 includes: Strong data analysis skills (i.e. MS excel skills, experience with Tableau and/or PowerBI). Understanding how government policy changes will impact data systems. Experience documenting a process, writing a SOP, and is able to work with groups to identify process improvements for multiple stakeholders. Ability to switch between systemic or strategic thinking while completing detail-oriented tasks. Experience communicating with various stakeholders in all levels of the organization in a professional manner. References policy or identifies needed information if not readily available. Ability to support identification of and successful resolution of challenging and complex issues affecting program areas. Advanced knowledge of aviation safety, policies, and procedures related to FAA data systems and development of best practices.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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.
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 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. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
How You Will Be Evaluated for Internal Announcements:
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Demonstrated Abilities; Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors 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.
Duty Location:
Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Aviation Safety (AVS) Duty Location. Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.
In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) must be submitted.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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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.
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