Program Analyst

at  US Federal Aviation Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

Reference OPMs Group coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three (3) years of progressively responsible general work experience demonstrating the ability to analyze problems to identify factors, gather pertinent data/information, recognize problems and/or solutions, plan and organize work and effective communication. At least one (1) year of experience must be equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level work in the administrative, professional, technical, investigative or comparable work area.
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Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree, gained from an accredited college or university.
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Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM’s Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp for more information.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) 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 EXPERIENCE may include but is not limited to: applying medical knowledge and terminology in program management; using medical clinical information databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; participating in site visits; and identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement.
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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university.
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Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM’s Operating Manual Qualification Standards at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/a/gs-admin.asp
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.

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.

• How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

DETERMINING LENGTH OF GENERAL OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEPENDENT ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THIS INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN A FINDING OF INELIGIBLE.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

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.
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DUTIES

This position is the Program Analyst for one or more of the following regional programs and activities in assigned Regional Aerospace Medicine Division: Airman Medical Certification, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee Management, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Surveillance and Internal Substance Abuse (ISAP). NOTE: Specific programs assigned depend on regional location.
Incumbent works closely with medical officers to assure the following: (1) medical certifications are only issued to medically qualified airmen, (2) ATCS physical exams meet program requirements, (3) an appropriate number of qualified physicians are selected, designated and trained as AMEs to conduct FAA medical examinations of civil airmen, (4) AME site visits and quality assurance reviews are conducted and (5) All phases of the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employments/pre-appointment, random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing are coordinated. Incumbent ensures all activities are performed in accordance with established regulations. This position may require travel in support of these program areas.
Typical assignments may include collecting and recording data/ information; conducting research; identifying problems; and assisting higher-level professionals in day-to-day operations of regional programs.
Conducts analysis in the review and evaluation of program activities. These analysis are conducted to ensure proper program integration and conformance to policy, completeness, and adequacy of operation in meeting goals and objectives. Prepares recommendations based on such reviews, and discusses recommended courses of action with program managers to resolve major program areas.
Reviews and analyzes draft polices and manual chapters and provides feedback to the appropriate individual. Responsibilities may involve providing advice and support to management personnel for best utilization and reprogramming of resources and conducting cost versus benefit analysis.
Incumbent may provide assistance to other staff personnel in the division and communicate technical program information to a diverse audience. Incumbent complies with all Quality Management System (ISO-9001) requirements.
Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data, and/or written analysis, and discuss the statuses of assignments. May have contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining and/or discussing work related matters.
Additional duties may include, but are not limited to; conducting office administrative functions, scheduling exams, and assisting the medical officer in performing ancillary testing for medical examinations and chaperon functions during examinations.
Performs other duties as assigned.