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This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Program Management Organization (PMO). The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS programs from concept to operation while providing technical support for air traffic control automation and decision support systems.
Learn more about this agency12/03/2019 to 12/17/2019
$103,147 - $159,907 per year
The listed salary includes 29.32% locality rate for Washington, DC Metro Area.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - Employees with status: A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid.
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AWA-AJM-20-0054AH-64916
553230400
Open to current permanent FAA employees within the FAA
The four (4) PMO directorates’ key functional areas are: (1) program control, cross-cutting analysis and integration, and special initiatives; (2) services that support decision making for traffic flow managers and services that go directly to pilots to improve safety and efficiency; (3) implementation and execution of the systems and services that tie ground systems and aircraft together through communications, navigation, weather and aeronautical information and flight services in the NAS; and (4) support aircraft separation services provided by controllers to pilots with accurate and capable surveillance and automation.
As a participating specialist and subject-matter expert, the incumbent provides analysis and leadership on a wide range of acquisition management and program related issues to include financial management, technical performance management, risks, issues and opportunities, and contract management. He/she develops and analyzes program requirements and plans, and recommends innovative solutions to streamline and improve processes consistent with PMO program management policies, guidance, and initiatives; and interprets FAA and organizational policies, guidance, and initiatives. He/she applies expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques, analytical and evaluative methods, and project management principles to conduct and accomplish assignments. The incumbent applies knowledge of comparative analysis to use documented sources, calculations and tools to conduct comprehensive market research, develop and coordinate cost benefit and alternatives analyses. He/she analyze cost, schedule and technical performance, make decisions, take action, address variances, and re-allocate resources to deliver results using Earned Value Management (EVM) or other evaluative disciplines.
The incumbent supports the development of logistics plans and coordinates the schedules with stakeholders. He or she coordinates extensively with logistics center personnel and contractor personnel to support the acquisition and implementation activities of decision support programs. Applies expert experience using advanced automated evaluative tools and financial systems, such as macros, pivot tables, advanced filtering, etc. to create graphics and charts for inclusion in presentations to senior officials. He/she leads teams responsible for planning, monitoring, and conducting complex special projects, studies and initiatives. He/she analyzes problems, identifies significant factors, gathers and interprets pertinent data, and applies established rules and procedures in order to recommend effective solutions. Ensures the development of knowledge bases for future use by PMO programs and teams.
Contacts are internal and external to the FAA. He/she represents the PMO as a principal point of contact to provide expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally, addressing diverse, complex issues, which often cross multiple program or functional areas. Formulates and makes recommendations to senior management on major projects and policy issues. He/she reviews and recommends approval on major reports and programs for internal and external distributions and contributes to developing strategic vision and/or organizational policies. The incumbent knows, applies and understands the rules of engagement when working with unions. He/she mentors more junior analysts and team members.
He/she works with senior management to identify and resolve issues. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for resolving issues but often require the development of new approaches. The incumbent collaborates across FAA lines of business to establish new policies, procedures and approaches that consider FAA policies and Government regulations. The Team Manager reviews work at completion for success in achieving planned results.
Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-I or FG/GS-13) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) or other evaluative disciplines to analyze cost, schedule and technical performance, and making recommendations to address variances.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
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**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
NOTES
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm
2. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, 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 KSA section, 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.
3. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
4. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
5. Position has a Position Sensitivity Level of 5 (Moderate Level).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
All applicants MUST submit required documents prior to closing date.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" 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 have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553230400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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