Management and Program Analyst (Executive Advisor)

Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Provides recommendations and advice to Service Center managers. Keeps the Director informed on activities pertaining to changing FAA policy.

Conducts a variety of studies, which include feasibility, desirability, compatibility, cost benefits, effectiveness and efficiency of Service Center programs. Applies experience and expert knowledge to a variety of complex, technically independent, and interdependent issues covering the full range of administrative and technical issues in the Eastern Service Center. Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and techniques to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities.

Performs a variety of special troubleshooting and investigative support assignments on a continuing basis. Assists the Director in reviewing and responding to correspondence, both electronic and paper. Writes on behalf of the executive-level management.

Provides advice to the Director on planning methodologies and performance/trend indicators to measure attainment of fiscal year goals and objectives. Reviews new or proposed regulations, laws, orders, planning documents, etc,. for impact on operations, plans and programs. Presents recommendations for adoption, implementation, mitigation or change to the Director.

Conducts special evaluation and analysis of the technical management and planning requirements of the Service Center. Provides analytical support and guidance in the development and conduct of budget, statistical, qualitative and other specialized studies. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities.

Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Maintains continuity and relationships with other Service Area offices to enhance horizontal communication for the Director. Tracks time-sensitive issues and facilitates group coordination to enhance business partner satisfaction.

Contacts are internal and external. Serves as focal point for Service Center Director communication. Participates in senior management and regional team meetings. Conducts team building and group facilitation.

Organizes and manages local VIP visits and events such as managers conferences and Service Center-level meetings as needed. Coordinates schedules with appropriate Lines of Business. Applies expert knowledge of the interrelationships and the functional responsibilities of all major operational organizations.

Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Work typically is 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.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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.

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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. 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 KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5).

This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. FAA's Core Compensation Pay Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm Incomplete Application: Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or further consideration for this vacancy. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. (EXCLUDES Monetary/Time Off Awards which do not display Occupational Series, Salary or Career Level/Pay Band). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.

You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.