This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729076200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
System Operations Services, Resource Planning & Support directorate (AJR-R), Contracts and Finance (CAF) Group. The CAF Group is responsible for maintaining budget line item allocations across operations and Activity 5 appropriations and providing contractor support service requirements for System Operations Services.
Learn more about this agency06/02/2023 to 06/16/2023
$117,639 - $182,374 per year
The salary listed above includes a 32.49% locality payment for the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required - The job does not require any travel.
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AWA-AJR-23-1662CM-84671
729076200
The incumbent serves as the subject matter in the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of organizations programs and operations and the productivity and efficiency of the management. Incumbent provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.
Incumbent acts as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities. Has knowledge of a wide variety of budgetary and financial functions associated with all aspects of the budget process, e.g., policy and financial planning, financial systems, review and evaluation of proposed programs, funding levels and funding sources, formulation, justification, presentation, execution, audit, forecasting, and review and evaluation of program implementation. Reviews business cases, cost estimates, and statements of work in order to develop recommendations to the Manager, Director, and Senior Leadership about whether to approve acquisitions, with or without conditions. Monitors contractor's performance, reviews and evaluates contractor's invoices, and reviews and accepts deliverables.
Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Leads team to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Applies expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods, techniques and concepts to require the development of new and innovative approaches. Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively and to aid in management decision making.
Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals. Identifies problems and predicts potential issues and proposes preventive actions. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.
Provides contractual and financial management expertise primarily associated with Operations and Facilities and Equipment (F&E) appropriations; developing and tracking AJR commitments, reconciliations, obligations and expenditures; supporting future business planning activities; and monitoring program performance. Provides advice and recommendations on complex acquisition cost estimates and statements of work.
Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the contracts and financial manager as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of FAA financial policies and procedures. Collaborates and communicates effectively with others across lines of business, supporting task groups of line and staff professionals, and manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast paced, results-oriented environment.
Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results, that has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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 is defined as:
Experience analyzing and evaluating data, documenting findings and preparing recommendations for the implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
· 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.
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
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:
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.
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¿
This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
Some, all, or none of the referred candidates may be interviewed.
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 the following:
(1) resume with complete work history; and
(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.
Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
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 be submitted 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 be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/729076200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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