Summary Position is located within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Rulemaking (ARM), Part 11 Petitions Branch (ARM-320). The Program Analyst applies regulatory, policy, and process management strategies to the FAA petitions for exemption and rule-making programs focused on providing improved aviation safety through timely and appropriate regulatory action. Responsibilities The Program Analyst performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments under the close direction of a manager. Typical assignments may include collecting and recording data and information, conducting research, identifying problems, and assisting higher level staff in day-to-day operations. Acts as a team member by supporting team activities such as ensuring that documents are consistent with current practice, and of the highest quality. Applies basic knowledge and limited experience of analytical methods and techniques to analyze the effectiveness of exemptions programs. Analyzes exemptions documents to identify problems in the request for relief from current requirements. Regularly refers problems and work issues to a manager, project or program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Collects and records data for performance metrics for the exemptions program for providing data as to how quickly the agency is responding to petitions for exemptions. Performs regulatory research to collect data on whether or not 1) the petition meets Part 11.81 requirements as stated in the electronic code of federal regulations, 2) the petition is even necessary, and 3) the petition sets a precedent. The Analyst researches various database/repositories to see if a petition for exemption has previously been granted or denied. Performs data analyses to collect data for use by higher level analysts in identifying techniques for improving programs and ensure program alignment with agency policy on exemption documents. Collects and records information on problems or procedures to provide senior analyst with supporting data to develop resolution and improve aviation safety. Uses established policies and procedures to provide detailed guidance for almost with little or no room for discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Works under detailed instructions provided by a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone with prior experience/studies in the field of aviation who has also worked on legal documents (especially rulemaking documents) involving the Code of Federal Regulations. This person would also have excellent communication, facilitation and team building skills. Other features of the Gateways Recent Graduates Program APPOINTMENT - If selected, your temporary appointment may not exceed a total of two (2) years. AGREEMENT - All participants must sign a written Recent Graduates Program Participant Agreement with the FAA that clearly identifies expectations of the appointment such as duties, length of appointment, work schedule, training, mentorship, etc. CONVERSION - Conversion of a recent graduate from the Recent Graduates Program to a permanent appointment may occur without further competition in accordance with established policy. Conversion must occur after successful completion of the program,: a. Successfully completed at least one year of continuous service in addition to fulfilling all requirements of the Recent Graduates Program b. Demonstrated successful job performance consistent with the applicable FAA Performance Management and Assessment System program c. Received a recommendation for conversion from the first-level manager; and d. Met the qualification requirements and any other position requirements associated with the position to which converted. TERMINATION -Participation in this program may be terminated at any time. TRANSCRIPTS - Must be submitted. If you do not submit your transcripts, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be given further consideration. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualifications standard, applicants should reference-U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ To qualify for the Recent Graduates Program you must apply within two (2) years of having obtained a qualifying degree or certificate beyond the high school level from a qualifying educational institution. Exception to the 2 year application eligibility requirement: A veteran who, due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying during any portion of the two-year eligibility period, will have a full two-year period of eligibility upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. In no case, however, may the eligibility period extend beyond six years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study. In addition to the qualifications that must be met for the Recent Graduates Program: To qualify for this position at the FV-F level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4. OR Successful completion of 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Specialized Experience: At this level, only general experience is required. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, 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. If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Education Additional Information 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement. To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. 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. 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