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Management and Program Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration ยท Department of Transportation
๐Ÿ“ Des Moines, Washington FG-13 $119,630 - $155,521/yr
Posted: May 13, 2026 Deadline: Jun 2, 2026 (Closes in 14 days)

About This Position

The position is located within the FAA, ATO, Mission Support Services, Resource Management Group, Management and Administrative Support Team (MAST), in the Western Service Center (AJV-W64). The position will serve as a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Correspondence Coordinator within the Management and Administrative Support Team (MAST).

Qualifications

To qualify for the FG-13 level, you must demonstrate in our application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 will include: experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and the ability to provide guidance to program offices and leadership on FOIA policies, disclosure determinations, and risk mitigation, including interpretation of exemptions under 5 U.S.C. ยง 552.

Additionally, experience includes gathering and reviewing records responsive to FOIA requests from multiple offices and making release determinations; drafting, editing, and reviewing response letters; coordinating with program offices, legal counsel, and leadership on complex or sensitive matters; maintaining accurate case files, logs, and documentation; monitoring workload trends and assignment status; elevating issues requiring management attention; and improving workflows through standardized templates, tracking tools, and administrative process improvements.

Major Duties

This position provides oversight for staff responsible for administrative support in the areas of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Safety & Administrator's Hotlines, Congressional Inquiries, and general correspondence for the ATO. The incumbent will also perform a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the conduct of projects and studies to improve the overall work operations of the assigned organization. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in the administration of FOIA, Correspondence, and Safety & Administrator's Hotlines programs, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the FOIA/Privacy Act and related disclosure laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and best practices.

Provides recommendations to management regarding these programs. Reviews policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to identify the need for updates, revisions, or supplemental training. Plans, schedules, and conducts analyses/studies of proposed program plans for accomplishing program activities.

Determines from a programmatic perspective the viability, consistency and accuracy of plans and projections and conducts reviews to determine resource levels required to accomplish programs in a sound and efficient manner. Assists in the development and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures. Leads and/or participates in work groups or teams to ensure continuous improvement of the FOIA and Correspondence programs.

Analyzes and coordinates responses to agency FOIA requests. Leads and/or coordinates workshops and training sessions for employees. Gathers and analyzes data related to the FOIA Program, Hotlines, and Correspondence programs.

Oversees the quarterly briefing paper process. Identifies and monitors trends; prepares reports; and shares findings with ATO Service Unit (SU) leadership. Develops procedures, systems, and methods for a variety of management functions and activities in one or more of the following areas - productivity, work improvement and work methods, work measurement, goals and objectives, business management, and information management.

Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations and policies to determine their impact on program operations and management. Responsibilities will involve providing advice and support to management personnel for best practices regarding information disclosure and privacy compliance, conducting assessments of program effectiveness, developing, and maintaining tracking systems for FOIA requests and responses, monitoring compliance with statutory deadlines, and developing quarterly, annual, or interim reports as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

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.

Additional 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 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 WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE 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. 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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. Interviews: If one applicant is interviewed, then all qualified applicants must be interviewed. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How to Apply

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.

Required Documents

If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online 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.

In addition, 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/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Management and Program Analyst position at Federal Aviation Administration?
The salary range for this position is $119,630 - $155,521/yr. This is a FG-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Management and Program Analyst job located?
This position is located in Des Moines, Washington. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify for the FG-13 level, you must demonstrate in our application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 will include: experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, and the ability to provide guidance to program offices and leadership on FOIA policies, disclosure determinations, and risk mitigation, including interpretation of exemptions under 5 U.S.C. ยง 552. Additionally, experience includes gathering and reviewing records responsive to FOIA requests from multiple offices and making release determinations; drafting, editing, and reviewing response letters; coordinating with program offices, legal counsel, and leadership on complex or sensitive matters; maintaining accurate case files, logs, and documentation; monitoring workload trends and assignment status; elevating issues requiring management attention; and improving workflows through standardized templates, tracking tools, and administrative process improvements.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jun 2, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.