Management and Program Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration • College Park, GA

19d

About The Position

The incumbent serves as a management or program analyst for an organizational entity of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role analyzes assigned programs and management functions to identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, accomplishments, issues, and practices.

The analyst plans and conducts program and management studies; develops procedures, systems, and methods; evaluates proposed program plans and resource needs; and reviews program activities for integration, policy compliance, completeness, and effectiveness in meeting goals. The position prepares recommendations and discusses courses of action with program managers to address problem areas. It also reviews proposed regulations, manual chapters, and directives, coordinates and consolidates comments, and maintains a system to ensure reviews and submissions are completed on time.

Responsibilities may include advising management on resource utilization and reprogramming, conducting cost-benefit analyses, developing or maintaining financial tracking systems, monitoring expenditures, and preparing reports. Established policies and procedures guide most assignments, with some discretion in selecting an approach. The incumbent generally receives guidance from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or experienced professional, and refers issues to them when applicable guidelines are unavailable. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-9 (FV-F) level for qualification at the FG/GS-11 (FV-G) level.
• Specialized experience must include experience tracking, analyzing, and/or developing reports; analyzing policies and/or procedures; developing and conducting briefings for appropriate audiences, including management; and experience utilizing aviation terminology.
• Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct program and management studies and analyses, including reviews of program planning, performance, management improvement, staffing, productivity, work methods, and business management.
• Develop procedures, systems, and methods for management functions such as organizational planning, staffing utilization, productivity, work measurement, delegation of authority, business management, financial tracking, and information management.
• Plan, schedule, and analyze proposed program plans; assess their viability, consistency, accuracy, alignment with guidance, and required resource levels.
• Provide rationale for establishing or clarifying program objectives and recommend updates to plans to reflect organizational policies, priorities, goals, and objectives.
• Review and evaluate program activities for integration, policy conformance, completeness, and adequacy in meeting goals and objectives.
• Prepare recommendations based on program reviews and discuss courses of action with program managers to resolve major problem areas.
• Review draft regulations, manual chapters, directives, and proposed regulations; route materials for review, collect and integrate responses, and maintain a tracking system for timely review and comment submission.
• Develop recommendations based on management studies and surveys and discuss courses of action with program managers.
• Advise and support management personnel on resource utilization and reprogramming, as applicable.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, develop or maintain financial tracking systems, monitor expenditures, and prepare quarterly, annual, or interim reports, as required.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree