Acquisition Program Analyst (Policy)

Summary

This position is located within the Acquisition Policy Division (AAP-100), within the Office of Acquisition and Business Services. I-band: The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. J-Band: The incumbent serves as an Acquisition Program Analyst which develops and provides advice and direction on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance.

Duties

At the I-band level: The incumbent independently researches, analyzes, and develops all aspects of acquisition policy for professional work involving the lifecycle acquisition of all FAA programs for all phases of the Acquisition lifecycle process. Performs policy and guidance research and analysis and prepares draft policy, guidance, forms, and other documentation for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Acquisition Management System (AMS). Applies innovative thinking to develop and improve FAA acquisition policy and guidance. Collaborates with senior personnel on AMS policy, and may work with or advise management and program officials on specific policy issues that impact Agency performance or strategic goals. Works with senior team members and management to resolve complex acquisition problems; prepares and presents briefing packages to senior leaders and executive policy boards. Acts as a principal contributor of a team and performs leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to acquisition policy, guidance, and operating procedures and practices to plan and accomplish assignments independently in terms of project/work planning, time management, and resource management in accomplishing tasks or projects. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) the incumbent works with team members, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to ensure agency policy and guidance support FAA's ability to acquire and maintain all of the products, services and real property it needs to meet its mission, including complex major air traffic system programs. The Analyst also manages and develops the content of automated tools and job aids for the acquisition workforce. Develops and provides advice on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulations, methods, and acquisition best practices. Supports change management actions associated with updates to policy, methods, and best practices. The incumbent develops and recommends approaches to address anticipated issues. Reviews and evaluates proposed changes to policy and guidance suggested or drafted by others and participates on special projects and working groups related to acquisition concerns. Assists in providing policy interpretation and responses to external audits and stakeholder inquiries. Work assigned may cross different functional areas and/or multiple organizations. At the J-band level: Performs legislative and policy research and analysis and authors policy, guidance, forms, and other documentation for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Acquisition Management System (AMS). Applies innovative thinking to develop and improve FAA acquisition policy and guidance (unique because the FAA is exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulation) to best serve the FAA's need for an acquisition system that enables the FAA to acquire and maintain all of the products, services, and real property the FAA needs to meet its mission, including complex major air traffic system acquisition programs. Researches and analyzes acquisition related laws, policy, guidance, best practices, and lessons learned and collaborates with practitioners and stakeholders in drafting, socializing, refining, and finalizing policy and guidance materials. Reviews and evaluates proposed changes to policy and guidance suggested or drafted by others and participates on special projects and working groups related to acquisition concerns. Provides policy interpretation and assists with oversight activities and responses to external audits and inquiries. Typical assignments may include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/ To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 or FV-I, FG/GS-13 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 include At I-Band: Experience researching, providing advice and guidance on acquisition policies, processes, practices, and procedures. At J-Band: Experience providing advice and guidance to management and staff on acquisition policies, processes, practices, and procedures. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Selectee remains at current duty location.

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 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 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 KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. FAA Employee's MUST provide an SF-50. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA