Program Analyst (Safety Promotion) - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit Administration • Denver, CO

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, Office of System Safety, Safety Policy and Promotion Division. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst supporting the design, development, implementation and evaluation of transit safety educational content and training systems, both internally within FTA and externally for the transit industry.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position
• Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service
• A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) models and program evaluation methodologies to develop, implement, and modify training materials, curricula, and documentation for instructor-led, online, or blended learning platforms.
• Experience advising internal and external stakeholders on training initiatives, presenting project updates, and collaborating across organizations to resolve curriculum or implementation issues.
• To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of multifaceted, multi-modal instructional programs (instructor-led, online, and blended) utilizing Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies and establishing agency- or organization-wide metrics for program evaluation.
• Experience serving as a principal advisor to internal and external partners, negotiating project requirements, and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups to resolve systemic training or program implementation challenges.
• Experience leading multiple training projects at the same time from start to finish, including setting timelines, assigning tasks to different teams, tracking deadlines, and fixing problems or delays to meet organizational goals.
• Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Expresses information orally and in writing (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in instructional systems design
• Experience in learning management systems
• Experience in communication
• Experience in training

Responsibilities

• Design professional educational products that adhere to principles of adult learning and cover a range of topics such as integration of management systems, SMS implementation planning, safety performance criteria, performance-based decision-making, and reporting of safety data or risk indicators.
• Lead and conduct various educational improvement initiatives in alignment with 21st Century teaching, learning, and evaluation methods, including: assessing educational contexts, developing learning design frameworks, implementation evaluation, and impact evaluation.
• Assess FTA Safety training courses and course catalogs for possible revision to align with current Safety Program rules, suggest addition of new courses where needed; and evaluate FTA safety promotion offerings, training courses, and course catalogs for continual process improvement.
• Design, develop and implement training materials, curricula, and supporting documentation for instructor-led, online, and blended learning programs (using Instructional Systems Design methods).
• Consult with other FTA program offices and industry subject matter experts, consolidating feedback received to identify gaps in industry safety related training needs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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