Management and Program Analyst

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced professional. May act as a contributing specialist on work activities for large projects/programs/activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs.

Communicates and coordinates activities connected with processing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Security Investigations (ROI), Accountability Board (AB) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)- [mixed case complaints] and monitors issue status for Service Units. Reviews, prepares and processes responses for EEO, AB, Security Investigations, and MSPB mixed cases in accordance with FAA and ATO policies. Works with other stakeholders, such as Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Legal Counsel (AGL) in compiling and analyzing data from complaints and provides information to Service Unit management on complaint issues, including settlement agreements.

Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies knowledge of Federal EEO legislation and directives, the Accountability Board, FAA and ATO policies and procedures to provide expert advice, support, and guidance to all levels of the Service Unit. Typical assignments may include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading teams/projects; designing and recommending solutions to complex problems; preparing and reviewing management reports or briefing documents, and developing and recommending improvements to systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Applies management policies and procedures with Agency systems and ensures timely implementation. Advises the organization and program managers on critical planning and resource utilization issues. Leads or personally performs complex or controversial studies which result in authoritative recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution.

Advocates for EEO, AB, and Security Investigations during interactions with officials the Service Units other FAA organizations, DOT, and the private sector. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require the interpretation of internal and external policies and extrapolation from precedents.

Most problems and work issues are resolved without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Work activities typically directly impact the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and LOBs/SOs, and may affect the objectives of the FAA. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 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.

Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. ***Remote work is not authorized. Selectee will be required to report to the Northwest Mountain Regional Office. 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.

Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.

Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth. 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/.