Management Analyst

Department of Transportation Headquarters • Washington, DC

13d

About The Position

The Management Analyst serves as a senior resource for administrative operations, providing guidance on complex management and operational matters, coordinating resources across organizational boundaries, and ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with federal regulations and Departmental policies and requirements. The announcement describes duties at Grades 13 and 14.

At Grade 13, the analyst monitors organizational budget spend plans, identifies potential funding shortfalls, and serves as a fund certifier. The role also conducts independent studies of administrative processes and organizational structures, administers operating-level personnel operations and logistical resources, serves as the organization’s Training Officer, and troubleshoots sensitive management issues under standard supervisory oversight.

At Grade 14, the analyst serves as a senior financial authority and advisor to executive leadership on budget planning, resource allocation, and fund certification. The role leads major organizational evaluations and process assessments, provides oversight of administrative portfolios such as workforce transitions, labor relations compliance, facilities management, and professional development, and independently develops and implements high-priority management and resource strategies. The ideal candidate is an autonomous expert in federal administrative, budgetary, and operational programs who can provide strategic financial counsel, evaluate enterprise-wide programs, oversee workforce planning and logistics, and resolve sensitive organizational challenges.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Must meet specialized experience qualifications for the grade requested.
• For Grade 13, at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-12, including evaluating enterprise-wide administrative program effectiveness; diagnosing organizational deficiencies and designing workflow improvements; governing automated administrative systems, time and attendance compliance, property accountability, or onboarding; directing compliance or employee benefit initiatives; and coordinating staffing actions with leadership, supervisors, and HR.
• For Grade 14, at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-13, including serving as a fund certifier and senior executive advisor on enterprise budget formulation and resource allocation; leading cross-functional studies and assessments using data analytics and change management; directing administrative operations and workforce planning; and coordinating workforce planning, recruitment, position management, onboarding, and performance management.
• Demonstrated knowledge or skills in financial management, administration and management, and client engagement/change management.
• Must submit the application, resume, and required documents by the closing date.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
• Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.
• Federal applicants must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.
• Applicants requesting federal or noncompetitive consideration must provide the applicable supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze organizational budget spend plans, identify potential funding shortfalls, and certify funds to ensure obligations align with approved plans and statutory requirements.
• Conduct independent studies, surveys, and assessments of administrative processes or organizational structures, identify deficiencies, and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Administer operating-level personnel operations, including position management and staffing projections.
• Coordinate logistical resource requirements, including office space and property accountability.
• Serve as the organization’s Training Officer.
• Troubleshoot sensitive management problems and emerging issues across organizational boundaries.
• Advise executive leadership on short- and long-term budget planning, enterprise-wide resource allocation strategies, and fund certification.
• Plan, schedule, and lead major organizational evaluations and high-impact process assessments using strategic data and management theories.
• Oversee administrative portfolios, including workforce transitions, labor relations compliance, facilities management, and enterprise professional development programs.
• Formulate, recommend, and implement high-priority management approaches and resource strategies independently.
• Interpret regulatory guidance and resolve complex, sensitive organizational challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed