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Management and Program Analyst

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Western Service Center, Resource Management Group, Management & Admin Support Team, AJV-W640

Summary

You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst for an organizational entity of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Resource Management Group, Management & Administrative Support Team. You will provide analysis of assigned programs/management functions and identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, accomplishments, issues and practices.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/11/2026 to 05/01/2026
Salary
$83,935 - $109,122 per year

Salary includes a locality payment of 31.57% for Des Moines, WA.

Pay scale & grade
FG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Des Moines, WA
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Announcement number
ANM-ATO-26-RMG-98147
Control number
864844000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA Employees only.

Duties

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Manages program components to achieve its strategic benefits and objectives. Tracks, analyzes and develops reports supporting program initiatives. Develops new and innovative approaches to accomplish work and provide enhanced services to meet program goals. To support program activities this position:

Provides advice and guidance on internal policies and procedures in order to meet organizational goals and objectives, e.g. Directives, Records Management, Service Recognition, CASTLE and Awards.

Conducts detailed analysis of administrative programs to review and develop guides and to conduct training for the awards, Financial Disclosure and Length of Service programs. Accurately sort, package and ship Length of Service certificates and pins to appropriate points of contact within the prescribed timelines.

Represents the Service Center as a principal point of contact to provide advice and counsel for responsible program areas, such as awards, Financial Disclosure and Length of Service recognition in the Service Area.

Monitors the processing of on the spot cash and time off awards per the prescribed timeframes.
Evaluates programs, develops and conducts briefings and training sessions to ensure that managers and field points of contact fully understand roles and responsibilities.

Works with customers to implement, coordinate, and track statistical information, and to develop tracking tools and generate thought provoking conversations. Supports tracking and analysis of organizational activities which is utilized in forecasting service unit requirements. Tracks and analyzes various position data to identify inconsistencies and/or discrepancies and provide recommendations for resolutions.

Uses a variety of automated tools to complete work assignments.

Ensures compliance with ATO policies in administering program documents. Adhere to the responsibilities as the awards coordinator as defined in the Performance Management HRPM.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)
  • Interviews may be conducted.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of FV-F/GS-5/7/9 that equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience in at least 2 or more of the following: experience in providing support for a variety of performance/administrative programs, including awards, service recognition, and financial disclosure. Conducting program analysis; collecting, integrating, and organizing data; preparing reports; identifying problems, and making recommendations to improve overall organizational performance. Using a variety of automated data and programs/project management tools to complete work assignments, which may include, but not limited to: Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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

Applicants can qualify based on substituting education for experience. At the FG-11 level, applicants can substitute successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Applicants can qualify based on a combination of education and work experience. If you are qualifying based on education, your application must show the number of credit hours completed and any degree(s) earned and you must fax your transcripts. Please see Required Documents section for fax information.

To qualify based on education; you MUST upload or fax a copy of transcripts at time of application. The transcript must be received on or before the closing date of the announcement. 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. Transcripts can be uploaded via the USAJOBS site with your application, or faxed to 206-231-4150. Be sure to include the Vacancy Announcement # on each faxed page.

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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 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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 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 KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE 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. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Security Requirements: Low Risk (position sensitivity level 1): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained.

**Remote work is not authorized. Selectee will be required to report to the Northwest Mountain Regional Office.**

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

David Lassen
Phone
1 (206) 231-4039
Fax
1 (206) 231-4150
Email
david.lassen@gmail.com
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANM Regional HR Services Branch
2200 S. 216th St.
AHF-N210
Des Moines, WA 98198
US

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