Summary Incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst in the FAA Logistics Center. Responsibilities Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/ programs/activities. Explains, justifies, and discusses a variety of issues. Compiles narrative and statistical material and prepares findings, exhibits and related background information for use by management. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs. Plans, provides and designs quality improvement initiatives for the FAA Logistics Center. Implements, tests and maintains an automated based Quality Management System {QMS). Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Collaborates with other groups and divisions on the functional requirements and performance characteristics of the QMS in support of the organizational quality objectives. Coordinates work efforts with other relevant units. Monitors the progress of programs/projects as well as coordinates with key participants, sponsors and stakeholders. Conducts internal audits to current quality standards. Utilizes experience and problem solving methods to drive cost savings through process value analysis. Supports the requirements of ISO 9001 to include quality planning, document control, data collection and reporting, internal auditing and continuous improvement. Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Recognizes and effectively balances the needs and interests of different groups in the course of a study or project. Considers and understands the perspectives and agendas of others and fosters effective relationships where compromise may be necessary. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader. or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Practices and promotes the Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and mentors others in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify at the FV-I (GS/FG 13) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H (GS/GS 12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes: Plan, provide and design quality improvement initiatives; Implement, test and maintain an automated based Quality Management System {QMS); Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for complex/difficult problems; identifying improvements to systems and processes; conduct internal audits; experience implementing ISO 9001; experience with document control, data collection and reporting. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education Information Regarding KSA's 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 initial 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 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 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: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) 4) 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. 5) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com. 6) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Jenny Hess at Jenny.R.Hess@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA