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Incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst in the Office the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Resource Management (AHR-2). Under the minimal direction of the Manager, the incumbent utilizes analytical and evaluative techniques in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, processes and procedures in support of the division.
Learn more about this agency12/07/2024 to 12/16/2024
$123,884 - $192,056 per year
The salary listed above includes a 33.26% locality payment for the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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Yes—Position is telework eligible, however, this is not a remote position.
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.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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Yes - 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. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
AWA-AHR-25-48436JC-93564
822151200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Also open to former Excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former federal employees must have met a one-year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will be accepted from preference eligible and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
The Management & Program Analyst performs the functions of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). In this capacity, the Analyst is responsible for performing multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of the manager. Applies experience as a Level Ill Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to develop pre-award documentation, monitor contractor performance; review resumes for compliance with labor category requirements; and to conduct inspection and/or to accept deliverables.
Applies experience and expert knowledge in the development, implementation, maintenance of programs, processes, procedures, and financial and contract management functions in support of the division.
Conducts functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross- organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.
Work assignments include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides subject matter expertise and best practices related to financial and contract management functions. Plays a critical role as the Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) in ensuring that funding requirements are appropriately identified and tracked, contractual issues are clearly and consistently communicated with the program offices and the contracting officers, and performance reviews are done regularly with appropriate actions being taken in a timely manner.
Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals; leads large project/programs. Applies knowledge of acquisition management policies to draft statements of work (SOW) and other contractual documents necessary to gather customer requirements; develop independent government cost estimates (IGCE); and, to prepare and present documents for pre-award reviews. These reviews include but are not limited to the Acquisition Strategy Review Board (ASRB), Support Contract Review Board (SCRB), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Provides comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or complex management processes and systems, including acquisition and contract policy, guidelines, laws, and related FAA policies and procedures. Analyzes contract data and identifies risks designs and recommends solutions to address complex problems/risks. Works with management and stakeholders in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and resolves contractual issues. Reviews invoices for accuracy and contract compliance to accept invoices in PRISM and to coordinate payment. Applies lessons learned in order to develop approaches to minimize current and anticipated risks and issues and to maintain detailed contract documentation, such as contract modifications, correspondence, inspections, invoices, memos and communications with the contractor. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.
Uses automated tracking systems, such as PRISM and Delphi, develops and tracks contracts according to FAA policy. Provides tools to support operational and strategic reporting land to implement standardized process workflow. Works on teams responsible for planning, monitoring, and conducting complex special projects, studies, and initiatives. Analyzes problems, identifies significant factors, gathers and interprets pertinent data. Applies established rules and procedures to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches for recommending solutions.
Maintains fiscal tracking systems, monitors expenditures, reviews documentation for accuracy and validity of need, resolves discrepancies in accounting data and identifies trends and problem areas, which are indicative of inefficient resource allocation.
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
-Experience with the implementation of business and financial process improvement and project management;
-Experience providing oversight on acquisition rules and regulations, acquisition processes and modification guidance;
-Experience evaluating contracting requirements and fiscal restrictions, including reviewing SOWs, performing inspections and acceptance for contract payments;
AND
-Experience with pre and post award conferences to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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 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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 section, 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
This Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This announcement is limited for the receipt of applications. Once at least 50 applications are received, it will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on that date, or on the initial closing date, whichever occurs first.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
ALL applicants MUST submit the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822151200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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