Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This position is located with the Office of Aviation Safety, Flight Standards Service, Office of Foundational Business, Workforce Development Divisions Program Effectiveness Branch, AFB-530. The incumbent serves as the lead analyst, evaluator, program designer, overseeing major programs and projects including evaluation of the effectiveness of Flight Standards workforce development programs.

Duties

The incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert and lead analyst in overseeing highly complex and challenging programs/projects within the Flight Standards workforce development programs under the minimal direction of a manager. The incumbent evaluates national programs and policies and develops management systems and policies that are nationwide in applicability. Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of all aspects of Flight Standards workforce development training programs to include but not limited to course content accuracy and suitability, instructor skills and techniques, on-the-job training programs and training delivery methods, such as resident classroom-based, computer-based instruction, simulation, virtual instructor-led and other self-paced instruction or performance support. Uses audit or evaluation documents/tools to evaluate bargaining unit or management employees for performance in an instructor role and develops, plans, and directs processes, procedures, workforce development performance plans in accordance with ISO standards. Collects, analyzes, and assesses training-related and program evaluation data, uses automated advanced technology tools to conduct timely and accurate analyses, formulates recommendations to improve effectiveness of various programs based on results of observations and structured evaluations, designs and implements key performance indicators and metrics and assimilates KPI and trend data to target areas of improvement and resource allocation. Independently coordinates, implements, administers and oversees technical training initiatives and other complex national training projects and programs and provides written and verbal recommendations, advice and guidance to management, other offices and across the FAA (other LOBs) and Department of Transportation. Maintains close working relationships with all FAA offices, Flight Standards offices and divisions and the Academy to ensure evaluations are conducted based on a risk-based, data driven schedule in a professional manner in accordance with standardized processes/procedures. Reviews and interprets regulations, orders, and related documents to assess impact on operations, plans, and programs; research, prepares, and coordinates documents, briefings, presentations, and reports in area of responsibility. Incumbent represents Flight Standards Workforce Development at designated meetings, conferences, and other venues and interfaces with government, industry, public entities and international audiences, as assigned. Incumbent develops, interprets and disseminates applicable training program guidance and information. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences. Incumbent accomplishes other duties assigned. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level FV-I (or 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 and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is Experience in analyzing training-related data, creating data visualizations and reports (Tableau, Power Bi, etc.), presenting findings, and recommending improvements to a wide variety of audiences. Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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 Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history. Interviews: All, Some or None of the candidates may be interviewed. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Core Compensation Position: Additional information about core compensation is available HERE. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA