Lead Program Analyst (Regional Augmentation Team)

Job Description:

The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program efforts and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employee’s primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry. This position is the Lead Regional Program Analyst (RPA) for the Regional Augmentation Team (RAT).

Duties

The Lead RPA serves as senior program analyst of the team and provides direction to lower-level program analysts and regional program groups on various programs and public health tasks/assignments. The position uses public health expertise to directly support and advise the Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) Manager. The Lead RPA brings recommendations on program improvements to the RAT Manager and is delegated the responsibility to guide projects and activities and implement change with the team.

Acts as a project lead for special projects assigned by the RAT Manager with a national impact. The Analyst identifies the scope of work, resources needed, team members and manages project schedules. Organizes work and maintains project documents. Develops metrics to measure success. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of management principles, processes; analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess organizational and public health plans, and to conduct functional activities for regional project/programs.

Duties include: Regional Program Projects - Special projects related to one or more of the following regional programs and activities within the Regional Aerospace Medicine Division: Airman Medical Certification, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health, ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee Management, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Surveillance; Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of projects and making recommendations for the establishment or modification of policies, standards, and procedures; Advising the RAT team on trends and developments in public health which may affect the other AAM programs; Assessing the programs to realign priorities with changing trends in public health; Develop, monitor, implement and evaluate current or projected complex, medical programs which may include governmental or non-governmental organizations.

Possesses and applies subject matter expert (SME) level of understanding applicable to federal regulations. Works with Flight Surgeon program advisor and headquarters in coordination with the Senior Regional Flight Surgeon (SRFS) to advocate for program needs, prioritize goals, and facilitate solutions. Independently plans time. Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules. Demonstrates leadership competencies in leading people, leading change and being results driven. Respects and values individual differences and diversity when interacting with others to facilitate the efficient operation of programs assigned to the regional AAM divisions.

Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Incumbent will provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. Acts as point of contact for currency of content management systems that hold manuals, guides, tools, and document libraries. Identifies needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within the program. Coordinates with other AAM program national leads on projects that impact multiple programs. Supports regional offices in maintaining operations during any periods of human capital shortages.

Work is reviewed through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of the program, projects and/or other work activities. The work of this position may also affect internal and external customers.

As a member of the RAT, the individual is subject to activation for public health operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employees official position description.

This position requires access to Top Secret/SCI documents/meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-I (FG/GS 13) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS 12) level. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experienceincludes using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess programs; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; developing schedules, coordinating, and managing projects and resources; using medical terminology and medical clinical information databases in the performance of work assignments; leading groups; reading, interpreting, preparing reports, summarizing medical information and documents; training others in related duties.

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

See Qualifications.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Supplemental documentation, e.g., transcripts, will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded in your USAJobs account or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Job Ident #: 812260000

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$100,351 - $155,530

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs