Program Analyst (RAT - Planner)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program efforts and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employee’s primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry.

Duties

Is a recognized subject matter expert in program operations planning and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. May act as a principal analyst to evaluate, analyze, and develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities. Shares responsibility for the performance of programs/projects that frequently affect more than one LOB/SO or the FAA as a whole.

Performs duties in preparation of the AAM Continuity of Operations (COOP) program to include COOP planning, reconstitution planning, devolution planning and emergency operations planning; as well as test, training and exercise requirements.

Applies experience and expert knowledge in analyzing and evaluating programs which includes work task involved with conducting functional activities for the continuity of operations program and in support of other projects/programs that often requires the development of innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Typical assignments include providing subject matter expert guidance to managers, FAA employees, less-experienced professionals, and team members; leading large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Analyzing technical aviation and organization performance information, forecast trends, and perform other related analyses.

Supports the regional Crisis Response Steering Group (CRSG) and the regional Crisis Response Working Group (CRWG) during all events.

Identifies annual travel, space, supplies and equipment requirements for National Engagement and Regional Administration (ARA) support of emergency operations to ensure that emergency plans can be executed.

Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide expert advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/policies/issues. 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. Coordinates, as needed, with federal, state, and local entities before, during and after an emergency to facilitate FAAs preparedness, response, and recovery. Participates in federal, state, and local emergency planning efforts and applicable exercises.

Provides medical planning and COOP program expert guidance and support to regional LOB/SO. Familiar with and understand operation center procedures and policies.

Perform duties in support of Emergency Operating Facility (EOF) activities.

Communicates with management, other AAM employees and team members, performs analysis on programs, and collaborates and support other regional programs and functions, as needed.

Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.

This position requires regular access to documents and information at the Top Secret/SCI level. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
Please review required Documents and additional information.

Qualifications

Reference OPMs Group coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-J (FG/GS-14/15) level 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. 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 analyzing, interpreting and explaining the impact of emergency plans/programs, policies, procedures on an organization; developing schedules, coordinating, and managing projects and resources; leading large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions.

AND

QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess knowledge of transportation emergency response methods, practices, and standards and/or procedures related to the multi-modal networks of transportation systems.

Education

See Qualifications Required.

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

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.

Required Documents

Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents should be uploaded to your USAjobs application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Salary Range: $123,884 - $192,056

Job Ident #: 811585200

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