Management and Financial Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration • Des Moines, WA

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About The Position

This position serves as a subject matter expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) at the regional level on its financial assistance programs. The incumbent provides leadership for complex and challenging work under minimal direction and may develop new approaches or lead challenging projects and programs.

At the FV-I level, the incumbent provides technical services for the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds; tracks and advises on the Airport Improvement Program and Office of Airports Audit Program; identifies appropriate funding and determines grant eligibility; and serves as a regional policy expert and liaison with the Office of Inspector General. The role manages and coordinates the regional financial audit program, contributes to annual goals and audit priorities, participates in national policy reviews, and recommends policy changes.

At the FV-J level, the incumbent is a regional expert on the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program, and other financial assistance programs, as well as the System of Airports Reports (SOAR) database. The role interprets legislation, regulations, and policy; establishes regional policy; guides ACIP development and distribution of discretionary AIP funds; advises on grant management; and may oversee the regional PFC program, including application processing and preparation of Final Agency Decisions. The incumbent also provides training, represents ARP at meetings and conferences, and participates in or leads national policy teams.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50 as specified in the announcement.
• At least one year of specialized experience is required.
• For the FV-I level: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H or FG/GS-12, including applying accounting principles and methodologies to prepare financial or program reports; researching and analyzing regulatory processes and communicating them to others; and maintaining and coordinating a national financial audit program.
• For the FV-J level: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I or FG/GS-13, including using Airport Capital Improvement Plans and programming airport planning and development projects for federal funding; reviewing and fulfilling AIP grant applications; and applying AIP and PFC statutes, regulations, and policy.
• FAA employees must submit a recent non-award SF-50 with the specified blocks by the announcement closing date.
• Application work history must include official title, grade, and series, with specific examples of specialized experience.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
• A Moderate Risk (Tier 2) background investigation with favorable adjudication is required before appointment unless waived.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• The selected candidate may need 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds.
• Track and provide guidance on the Airport Improvement Program and Office of Airports Audit Program.
• Identify appropriate funding sources, maximize use of available funds, and determine grant eligibility.
• Serve as a regional policy expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation.
• Contribute to regional annual goals and objectives by recommending audit areas based on issues identified during audits.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate the regional financial audit program, including grant-in-aid quality assurance functions.
• Serve as liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for regional audits and program audits.
• Participate in national teams reviewing Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance and recommend policy changes.
• Interpret legislation, regulations, orders, national policies, procedures, and guidance concerning financial assistance programs.
• Establish regional policy for the ACIP, AIP, PFC, and other aid programs.
• Guide development of the regional annual ACIP, including assigning planning ceilings, reviewing plans, and providing feedback.
• Manage distribution of AIP discretionary funds to support the highest-priority projects on the regional ACIP.
• Advise regional and airport district office personnel on grant management, including procurement, contract requirements, certifications, project formulation and application, project accomplishment, grant offers and agreements, amendments, payments, civil rights requirements, and audits.
• As needed, oversee the regional PFC program, including applications, notices of intent, amendments, collections, disbursements, project implementation, and closeout.
• Prepare Final Agency Decisions on PFC applications for small, medium, and large hub airports.
• Provide expert guidance and instruction to internal and external stakeholders on complex issues spanning projects, programs, and functional areas.
• Develop and recommend approaches to current and anticipated problems and issues.
• Provide training and assistance on ARP financial assistance programs and the SOAR database.
• Represent ARP and the region at meetings and conferences concerning financial assistance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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