Management And Program Analyst - Direct Hire

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Analyze in-depth existing and new policies from Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DOT, FHWA and other Federal agencies to determine impact and provide senior advice and expertise on the implications of HCF operations.
• Conduct highly complex program evaluations and extensive analysis of program objectives, policies, functions, work processes, methods and procedures for business operations and logistical support programs and related activities to evaluate, refine and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of major programs and provide recommendations to senior management on the most effective and significant course of action to be taken.
• Advise the CFO, DCFO and senior management on actions that may be taken to improve internal and external program operations as indicated by changes in legislation, regulation, policy, and priorities.
• Develop leadership draft talking points, speeches and presentation materials, and coordinate their clearance as necessary with the Office of Public Affairs and other agency and department processes.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level professional who has expert knowledge of organizational and/or program practices sufficient to accomplish a variety of management assignments. The candidate has experience providing direction, program level policy and guidance related to financial management of a Transportation Program. The candidate will be skilled in performing complex duties in the areas of financial management and management analyses. In addition, ideal candidates will possess expert analytical and communication skills and an understanding of the Federal-aid highway and Federal Lands Programs (FHWA programs).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: If you are not a current Federal employee, you will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Social security number request

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/

  DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:

  • your most recent performance appraisal,
  • the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
  • your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

  Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration.

  For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

  Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

• Privacy Act
• Signature and false statements
• Financial suitability
• The proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
• You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
• Your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

• How to Apply

  You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

  • To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
  • Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
  • You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.

  If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]

  Agency contact information

  Automated Staffing Office

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
  Submit Application and Documents Online
  1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
  Washington, District of Columbia 20590
  United States

  Next steps

  You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.

• New employee probationary period
• Selective Service
• Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• Your most recent performance appraisal,

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This is not a Bargaining unit position.