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Summary You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst within the FAA, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, AJV-W240. Responsibilities Provides a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects and studies of substantive functions to improve the overall work operations of the organization assigned. Assignments cover one or more of the following functional areas: program planning, execution and control (i.e., program/system planning and evaluation, program performance measurement); management improvement and control (i.e., quality management, organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement and work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and objectives, and records and information management); and business management. Develops procedures, systems, and methods on a variety of management functions and activities in one or more of the following areas - organizational planning and development, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement and work methods, work measurement and staffing standards development, delegation of authority, goals and objectives, business management, financial tracking and/or information management. Plans, schedules and conducts analyses/studies of proposed program plans for accomplishing program activities. Determines from a programmatic perspective the viability, consistency and accuracy of plans and projections and conducts reviews to determine resource levels required to accomplish programs in a sound and efficient manner. Provides supporting rationale on the establishment or clarification of objectives. Ensures that plans are consistent with program guidance. Analyzes plans for programs under the organization's cognizance and recommends changes, as necessary, to ensure that comprehensive plans are kept current and reflect policies, priorities, goals and objectives of the organization. Conducts analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities. These analyses are conducted to ensure proper program integration and conformance to policy, completeness, and adequacy of operations in meeting goals and objectives. Prepares recommendations based on such reviews, and discusses recommended courses of action with program managers to resolve major problem areas. These recommendations include but are not limited to financial, programmatic interfaces, and impact of not meeting goals and objectives. Reviews and analyzes draft regulations, manual chapters and directives referred to the group for comment. Based on this analysis, refers proposed issuance to appropriate group for review; and collects and integrates the various responses. Establishes and maintains a tracking system to assure that all draft issuances are reviewed, consolidated, and comments submitted in a timely manner. Develops recommendations based on management studies and surveys, and discusses recommended courses of action with program managers to resolve problem areas. Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations to determine impact on program operations and management. Responsibilities may involve providing advice and support to management personnel for best utilization and reprogramming of resources, conducting cost versus benefits analyses, developing/maintaining financial tracking systems, monitoring expenditures and developing quarterly/annual/interim reports as required. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for the FG-12, you must demonstrate in our application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-11 in the Federal Service. 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 is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience includes: general knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS), air traffic procedures, community involvement, data analysis. Experience in writing staff studies, congressional letters and reviewing or creating data driven presentations. Experience with using Microsoft programs such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Education 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. 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 WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE 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. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the 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. Security Requirements: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. This position is not eligible for remote work. Selectee will be required to report to the ANM regional office and is eligible for telework. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA