Program Analyst

Transportation Security Administration • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

The Continual Learning and Leadership Branch (CLLB) in Training and Development is responsible for the program management of required leadership and operational training for supervisors, managers, and executives, as well as foundational training for new employees in management, administrative, and professional positions. This Program Analyst position is located with Training and Development- Continual Learning and Leadership Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Analyzes and evaluates program areas to determine areas in which progress is unsatisfactory and to determine courses of action to remedy deficiencies. This includes continuous review of periodic progress reports, special reports, correspondence, etc., from other government agencies and activities, and functional elements. Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of the programs, and identifies areas needing special emphasis or improvement. Analyzes existing policies or practices to identify any inconsistencies and recommends practical solutions. Develops new policies, procedures and methods required for the administrative management, control, and maintenance of assigned programs. Formulate projects and recommend assessment criteria for the evaluation of TSA operational programs and contributes to the performance of meeting mission requirements. Works closely with high level personnel at TSA Headquarters, other government agencies, and senior level contractor personnel. Attends meetings, briefings, monthly program reviews, etc. with other members of the headquarters staff. The major duties are at the full performance level (SV-I band).

Requirements

• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
• Must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance level.
• One year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
• Experience coordinating and administering formal executive, managerial, or high-potential leadership development programs to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, or organizational human capital policies and frameworks.
• Experience aligning leadership curricula and individual development plans to recognized executive competency frameworks to prepare aspiring leaders for executive-level responsibilities.
• Experience planning and coordinating developmental experiences (such as rotational assignments, executive coaching, or mentoring programs) to support participant achievement of leadership learning objectives.
• Experience compiling, evaluating, and analyzing program data, candidate qualification portfolios, or evaluation metrics to provide reports, briefings, and recommendations to governance boards or senior leadership for program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates program areas to determine areas in which progress is unsatisfactory and to determine courses of action to remedy deficiencies.
• Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of the programs, and identifies areas needing special emphasis or improvement.
• Analyzes existing policies or practices to identify any inconsistencies and recommends practical solutions.
• Develops new policies, procedures and methods required for the administrative management, control, and maintenance of assigned programs.
• Formulate projects and recommend assessment criteria for the evaluation of TSA operational programs and contributes to the performance of meeting mission requirements.
• Works closely with high level personnel at TSA Headquarters, other government agencies, and senior level contractor personnel.
• Attends meetings, briefings, monthly program reviews, etc. with other members of the headquarters staff.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• paid federal holidays
• flexible work schedules
• situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave

What This Job Offers

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