Supervisory Program Analyst
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
This position is within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) Medical Specialties Division (AAM-200) Aeromedical Standards Branch/ Internal Substance Abuse Program (AAM-210). The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Internal Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) is responsible for oversight of the FAA drug and alcohol testing program.
The position is a Supervisory Program Analyst responsible for managing the work of the National Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for the FAA Regional and/or Washington Headquarters Internal Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) specialists and other stakeholders regarding the DOT Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace program within the FAA. Provides day-to-day supervision of staff responsible for analyzing evaluating and monitoring program performance and compliance related to the National Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Integrates work of large multi-level organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA and participates in strategic planning for the FAA.
Collaborates with DOT Substance Abuse Awareness & Testing Office on DOT Order 3910.1 series and other program policies and procedures and oversees compliance with DOT 3910.1 series. Develops training and awareness programs. Directs the team in the development and implementation of national policies and procedures within FAA. Reviews and approves analytical work products including compliance reports data summaries audit findings and performance evaluations. Ensures analysis supports regulatory standards and program integrity and aligns with applicable policies and public safety mandates. Has the authority within guidelines to make commitments for the major subdivision to establish new policies/procedures and to make exceptions.
Facilitates communication and collaboration among team members and with other organizational units. Directs staff for multiple programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program and include strategic planning; communicating the organizations vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units managers and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Applies detailed knowledge of technical aspects to direct program analysis activities and the development of statistical data analysis of various ISAP programs and reports. Monitors program performance indicators and assist in identifying areas for improvement. detailed knowledge of budget human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision AVS and the FAA. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.
Defines acquires and allocates budget staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross-organizational lines within AAM and AVS.
Works with the Virtual Hiring Team (VHT) and tracks on a national level the hiring of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and the applicants processed by Aviation Careers (AMH)Addresses programmatic issues escalated compliance concerns or emerging trends. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where AVS or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions tocurrent and anticipated problems.
Contacts are routinely internal and external.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- Please review Required Documents and Additional Information.
To qualify at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) levelyou must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience includes:
- Leading planning or managing program analysis activities for the oversight and evaluation of a compliance program.
- Applying laws policies regulations or other standards and precedents applicable to the program or operation.
- Overseeing data collection analysis and reporting and resolving complex compliance or policy issues.
- Analyzing budgetary financial and/or accounting data in an organization.
- Identifying and resolving complex issues related to workflow efficiency and effectiveness of an administrative process/program.
Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education may not be substituted for experience.
KSA INFORMATION:
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process) the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore as an applicant for this announcement you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in your work history please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s) if applicable may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order category grouping or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required 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. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
2) Some all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
3) Position may be realigned based on approved reorganization.
4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $228000 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule per P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c.
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This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Required Experience:
Manager