Program Analyst

Summary

This position serves as a Program Analyst in the Office of Airports (ARP), Safety and Standards (AAS), Airports Safety and Operations Division (AAS-300), Airports Safety Policy Branch (AAS-310) and is responsible for managing various technical and administrative functions related to ARP's internal and external Safety Management System (SMS) programs.

Duties

• Serves as a subject matter expert in the use of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Utilizes experience and expert knowledge to provide technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on Part 139 SMS requirements, and polices and procedures related to the ARP's internal SMS program. Provides support and assistance with the implementation and execution of SMS requirements, including collaborating with other inter-agency Lines of Businesses/Staff Offices (LOBs/SOs) regarding FAA and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) SMS efforts. Represents ARP senior management, in their absence, on FAA internal SMS boards and panels; and serves as the main liaison between ARP and the Aviation Safety Management (ASM) office to integrate safety and risk management efforts, ensuring an effective and centralized SMS program. Applies experience and expert knowledge of management analysis techniques to perform a wide range of complex analytical functions related to planning, management, and evaluation for ARP programs. Reviews and analyzes complex operational analyses; develops and coordinates reports for Congressional review; conducts business planning and goal development related to SMS; and completes highly visible and controversial tasks and ad hoc projects, as required. Provides guidance and direction to staff and teams conducting complex and controversial studies; coordinates analyses which may result in recommendations to improve organizational processes, structures, policies and regulations. Conducts management inquires and/or analytical analysis throughout ARP. Provides advice and guidance to senior APR management and other agency officials on complex issues that may directly impact policy and operational decisions affecting national and international safety programs that are managed and directed by ARP. Gathers, reviews and analyzes data from various airport safety databases to determine safety trends and root causes of accidents and incidents. Performs analytical-related duties, including developing and/or evaluating complex national programs, policies and management processes; reviews, analyzes and reports national program data by determining and developing baseline performance measures and comparing performance with the baseline. Collects and analyzes data, derives conclusions and makes recommendations based on those conclusions; prepares reports, graphs and charts and provides status updates, while identifying areas requiring further analysis. Gathers, validates and inputs technical data in preparation of monthly Business Plan targets, airport safety reports and dashboards; and provides written responses to airport safety issues raised by members of Congress, the National Transportation Safety Board, Office of the inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. Serves as a sponsor for airport safety research projects assigned to the FAA Technical Center. Receives and reviews safety research reports; and collaborates with employees and leadership at all organizational levels. Contacts are internal and external to the organization. Often represents the division and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Formulates and recommends to senior management positions on major projects/ policies/issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience utilizing analytic and reporting tools such as Safety Management Systems (SMS) to collect, organize, analyze and report data. OR; Experience conducting and providing technical support for Part 139 airport inspections. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. This experience 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. 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; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. 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.**

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How to apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. 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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Amendment Date: 08/31/2026 Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.