Management and Program Analyst (Executive Advisor)
What you'd do
Serves as the Executive Advisor to the Director, Eastern Service Center. Duties are assigned by the Director and is subject to their administrative policy.
Major duties
Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Provides recommendations and advice to Service Center managers. Keeps the Director informed on activities pertaining to changing FAA policy. Conducts a variety of studies, which include feasibility, desirability, compatibility, cost benefits, effectiveness and efficiency of Service Center programs. Applies experience and expert knowledge to a variety of complex, technically independent, and interdependent issues covering the full range of administrative and technical issues in the Eastern Service Center. Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and techniques to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities. Performs a variety of special troubleshooting and investigative support assignments on a continuing basis. Assists the Director in reviewing and responding to correspondence, both electronic and paper. Writes on behalf of the executive-level management. Provides advice to the Director on planning methodologies and performance/trend indicators to measure attainment of fiscal year goals and objectives. Reviews new or proposed regulations, laws, orders, planning documents, etc,. for impact on operations, plans and programs. Presents recommendations for adoption, implementation, mitigation or change to the Director. Conducts special evaluation and analysis of the technical management and planning requirements of the Service Center. Provides analytical support and guidance in the development and conduct of budget, statistical, qualitative and other specialized studies. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Maintains continuity and relationships with other Service Area offices to enhance horizontal communication for the Director. Tracks time-sensitive issues and facilitates group coordination to enhance business partner satisfaction. Contacts are internal and external. Serves as focal point for Service Center Director communication. Participates in senior management and regional team meetings. Conducts team building and group facilitation. Organizes and manages local VIP visits and events such as managers conferences and Service Center-level meetings as needed. Coordinates schedules with appropriate Lines of Business. Applies expert knowledge of the interrelationships and the functional responsibilities of all major operational organizations. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13. 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 is: Experience in applying knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes. Experience coaching, leading diverse groups of employees, and resolving complex problems or issues. Possess strong skills in application of fact-finding and investigative techniques, communications and development of presentations. Experience working across organization lines to manage programs and/or projects. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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