Program Analyst

at  US Federal Aviation Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

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 includes: experience applying medical knowledge and terminology in program management; utilizing medical clinical information databases; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; participating in site visits; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement.
OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university.
OR
Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (FG/GS 12) LEVEL,you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 10/11) 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 includes: experience applying advanced medical knowledge, terminology, and medical clinical information data bases in program management; accomplished at reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; providing recommendations on complex medical cases; conducting site visits; and training coworkers on medical-related program 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 required.

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

Incumbent performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments.
Typical assignments may include: collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting research; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; and working with higher-level and lower-level professionals in day-to-day operations in one or more regional programs.
The 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. This position may require travel in support of these program areas.
Responsible for ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with established regulations. Incumbent may provide technical direction to other staff personnel in the division as well as communicating technical program information to a diverse audience orally and in writing.
Incumbent complies with all Quality Management System (ISO-9001) requirements.

FV-0343-G DUTIES:

Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for project/programs within a defined area of responsibility.
Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to programs within the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments.
Work is typically reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

FV-0343-H DUTIES:

May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities.
Applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to programs within the Aerospace Medicine Division to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines.
Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team lead to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish tasks.
Work at this level requires the application of experience and advanced knowledge applicable to program systems and processes. May be called upon by peers in problem solving or process development initiatives that require subject matter leadership. Works with management and more experience professionals to jointly solve problems.
Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager or more experienced professional. Refers to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional for problems or issues that require their attention.
Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and/or completion for policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of the work being performed.