Supervisory Program Analyst

Summary

This position is within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Medical Specialties Division (AAM-200), Aeromedical Standards Branch/ Internal Substance Abuse Program (AAM-210). The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Internal Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) is responsible for oversight of the FAA drug and alcohol testing program.

Duties

The position is a Supervisory Program Analyst responsible for managing the work of the National Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for the FAA, Regional and/or Washington Headquarters' Internal Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) specialists and other stakeholders regarding the DOT Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace program within the FAA. Provides day-to-day supervision of staff responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and monitoring program performance and compliance related to the National Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Integrates work of large multi-level organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA and participates in strategic planning for the FAA. Collaborates with DOT Substance Abuse, Awareness & Testing Office on DOT Order 3910.1 series and other program policies and procedures and oversees compliance with DOT 3910.1 series. Develops training and awareness programs. Directs the team in the development and implementation of national policies and procedures within FAA. Reviews and approves analytical work products, including compliance reports, data summaries, audit findings, and performance evaluations. Ensures analysis supports regulatory standards and program integrity, and aligns with applicable policies and public safety mandates. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Facilitates communication and collaboration among team members and with other organizational units. Directs staff for multiple programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program and include strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Applies detailed knowledge of technical aspects to direct program analysis activities and the development of statistical data analysis of various ISAP programs and reports. Monitors program performance indicators and assist in identifying areas for improvement. detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, AVS, and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross-organizational lines within AAM and AVS. Works with the Virtual Hiring Team (VHT) and tracks, on a national level, the hiring of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and the applicants processed by Aviation Careers (AMH)Addresses programmatic issues, escalated compliance concerns, or emerging trends. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where AVS or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems. Contacts are routinely internal and external. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

To qualify at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) 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: Leading, planning, or managing program analysis activities for the oversight and evaluation of a compliance program. Applying laws, policies, regulations, or other standards and precedents applicable to the program or operation. Overseeing data collection, analysis, and reporting, and resolving complex compliance or policy issues. Analyzing budgetary, financial, and/or accounting data in an organization. Identifying and resolving complex issues related to workflow, efficiency, and effectiveness of an administrative process/program. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience. 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), 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 selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other 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 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 NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) Position may be realigned based on approved reorganization. 4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 5) Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $228,000 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule per P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c. 6) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA