Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit Administration•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Program Oversight (TPO) within the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Under the direction of a division chief, the Program Analyst supports administration of nationwide oversight programs for recipients of federal transit funding. The position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. At GS-12, the analyst supports national oversight reviews, ADA compliance determinations and related engineering reviews and corrective actions, and analysis of oversight data. At GS-13, the analyst coordinates and supports these activities. The ideal candidate has strong program management, communication, and analytical skills, with knowledge and professional experience in federal program oversight, ADA and nondiscrimination oversight, and/or public transit operations and planning.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including experience supporting programs or projects involving stakeholder groups, teams, and contractors, and evaluating or investigating issues and implementing solutions.
For GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including experience managing programs or projects involving stakeholder groups, teams, and contractors, and analyzing, evaluating, or investigating issues and implementing solutions.
Knowledge of program management principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Ability to identify problems, determine the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including clear presentations and audience-appropriate, concise, organized writing.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Successful completion of a required background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
A government contractor-issued travel card is required for official business travel; the position involves travel.
May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
A writing sample or assessment may be required during or after the interview.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and professional experience in oversight of federal program requirements.
Knowledge of and professional experience in external ADA and nondiscrimination oversight programs.
Knowledge of and professional experience in public transit operations and planning.

Responsibilities

Support or coordinate the implementation of national oversight review programs assessing FTA recipients’ compliance with federal requirements, including Triennial Reviews, State Management Reviews, Procurement System Reviews, Financial Management Oversight Reviews, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
Support or coordinate ADA compliance determinations, engineering reviews, and corrective actions, including equivalent facilitation review determinations, recipient project proposals, and corrective actions related to capital and other transit projects.
Support or coordinate analysis of program oversight data to enable data-driven decision-making.