Summary This position serves as the Technical Analyst for the System Safety Management Transformation (SSMT) program within the Program Management Branch (AVP-220) of the FAA’s Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention (AVP). Responsibilities The Technical Analyst is the technical and safety analysis expert for the SSMT program, collaborates on the program’s technical capability identification, oversees development of safety risk models and candidate safety event detection tools, and participates in safety program development and sustainment efforts in support of FAA Lines of Business and Services/Offices. The Operations Research Analyst serves as the Technical Analyst in support of the System Safety Management Transformation (SSMT) program. The Analyst performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as principal technical specialist for large work activities led by a Program Manager and a Technical Lead to deliver SSMT products and services. Provides support for the AVP goal of improving safety data and analytical capabilities and will work in collaboration with subject matter experts and specialists in AVP, the FAA, and with governmental and industry stakeholders. The SSMT Technical Analyst works with substantial independence within their defined scope of responsibility. The work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. The work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOB's/SO's and may impact on the objectives of the FAA. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques to analyze management problems and to provide guidance about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problem. Works with the SSMT technical lead on advanced projects requiring state-of-the-art knowledge of aviation operations and safety risk assessment tools and techniques. Provides guidance in selecting computational or data manipulation methods, and develops mathematical models and/or creates simulation models of problems. Applies validation and testing of models, sets requirements for data to be gathered, and validates collected data through statistical testing judgment. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems. Collaborates with the technical lead and program stakeholders on the development of short-term and long-term plans for capability and future functionality. Works with team members and stakeholders to support the design, development, and implementation of the future SSMT tools and system infrastructure in the FAA's Enterprise Information Management (EIM) environment. Applies knowledge of aviation safety principles and practices when conducting data-driven analysis to resolve problems. Assignments may include analysis of critical safety data and information to identify emerging trends, providing technical guidance on statistical methodologies and models to stakeholders, and the execution of safety programs activities. Identifies relevant data and capabilities from the existing tools and techniques, and new emerging approaches developed within the FAA and in industry and academia. Uses broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Provides guidance to lower-level staff on how to solve difficult technical issues. Provides support for the SSMT Program Manager on the operational use of SSMT tools and the development and maintenance of technical documentation to support the program. Provides support to management and leadership in the development and continuous improvement of organizational and branch level process, tools, and techniques. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standards provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for all positions under the Operations Research Analyst, please use the link below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Basic Requirements Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. To qualify for this position at the J-band: you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS- 13 in the Federal Service. 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 collecting and organizing data and then using the data to conduct data-driven analysis on any variety of programs or projects. Writing Sample: Candidates who are invited to interview for this position will be required to provide a writing sample upon interview scheduling. Candidates will be informed of the writing sample topics, requirements, and deadline at the time of scheduling. The writing sample is a mandatory requirement for the interview and candidates who do not meet this requirement will not receive further consideration. Please note, the writing sample is not due as part of the initial application process and is only required by candidates who are extended an invitation to interview. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. A selection made be made form this announcement or ACT-AVS-24-AVP220-92494. 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. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. 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/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. 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. 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