Summary The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health and ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance programs are responsible for the process of reviewing medical applications and determining if on-board ATCS or ATCS applicants meet medical standards under the applicable regulations. The Program Analyst performs work assignments and projects under the minimal direction of the Regional Flight Surgeon or Director VHT-FS. This position participates in the program analyst working group team. Responsibilities This position is the Lead Regional Program Analyst (RPA) in one or more of the following regional programs: Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health and ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance. The Lead RPA serves as a National Program Lead and provides direction to working group members from all regional offices. The position uses program expertise to directly support and advise the Senior Regional Flight Surgeon (SRFS). The Lead RPA is delegated the responsibility to guide projects and activities and implement change with the team. The Lead RPA acts as a project manager for special projects assigned by the SRFS with a national impact. 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 the program to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs. Duties include but are not limited to 1) Program Analyst Training and Certification Program - Is responsible for overseeing and development of the program. Responsible for coordinating training for all Regional Program Analysts in applicable program. Ensures training completion and consistency. Collaborates with training point of contacts in the regional offices. 2) Responsible for coordinating periodic on-board ATCS and ATCS applicant records reviews for quality control. 3) Workload and Program Backlogs – Addresses workload and program backlogs with a safety impact and recommends solutions. 4) Data/System Projects - Understands the architecture of the proprietary medical software system applications and workflows. Advises on user needs for system upgrades and is point of contact for user system testing by regional office staff. Conducts and facilitates program data analysis. 5) Continues to support regional workload and provides coverage where needed. Possesses and applies subject matter expert (SME) level of understanding applicable to federal regulations and to the AAM application review processes. Works with Flight Surgeon program advisor and headquarters in coordination with the 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. Work activities impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs and may affect the objectives of the FAA. The work of this position may also affect internal and external customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. 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 EXPERIENCE includes: experience leading groups, and applying advanced use of medical knowledge, terminology, and medical clinical information databases in program management; reading, interpreting, and summarizing medical information and documents; providing recommendations to medical officers on complex medical cases; identifying problem areas and providing recommendations for improvement; and training employees in the medical clearance process including review of medical applications. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified applicants will have a minimum of three years' experience in the ATCS Health and/or ATCS Applicant Medical Clearance programs. 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. 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. Notes: 1) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 2) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. 3) 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. 4) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits 5) This position is not remote. This AAM regional employee “promotion opportunity” or “selection” must have higher level organizational approval from the Senior Regional Flight Surgeon. Selection will remain in current duty location and may remain in their current organizational code. 6) To check receipt of emailed documents, please contact Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA