Summary The position is located in the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) organization. This position serves under the Chief-of-Staff within the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) organization. Responsibilities The Security Programs Specialist serves as the principal advisor to the Chief of Staff, and other senior executives and directors on matters related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned security, operational, and administrative programs, policies, standards, and workforce engagement activities. As a recognized technical expert and strategic planner, the incumbent provides leadership for developing and implementing key strategies and priorities that support the vision and mission of the ASH organization. Typical duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent will advise ASH senior management officials on the development of technical, operational, administrative, strategic program policies, standards, processes, and analysis. Lead a variety of special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff. Assignments will vary in scope and duration and involve a wide range of functions, organizations, departments, and/or stakeholders within the FAA, the U.S. Government, and the aviation community. Direct and participate in planning and coordinating projects, surveys, data analysis, and program reviews related to the strategic evaluation of existing ASH technical programs and the development of new ASH programs, policies, and procedures. Use innovative approaches to accomplish assigned tasks. Inform stakeholders of changes in organizational programs and operations, conducting briefings on major program changes. Provide advice and guidance on issues and elements for programs essential to ASH's mission, such as major strategic efforts of national scope and impact. Plan and direct liaison operations for critical agency-wide programs, with national or international implications. Research and write reports, related presentations, or other working documents that analyze information and data that support risk-based strategic decision making and business planning. Work closely with the Chief of Staff to analyze and interpret legislation, regulations, directives, correspondence, and related publications on matters impacting ASH programs. Develop materials and make presentations designed to market and inform FAA and DOT elements about the services and capabilities that ASH offers. Develop short and long-range business program plans consistent with management and organizational principles and policies. Develop briefings to convey strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences. Represent the organization on committees, councils and meetings dealing with ASH programs. The principal advisor is a recognized expert who will be called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging assignments under minimal direction. The incumbent will apply experience and expert technical knowledge of security programs, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues, which often cross-organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of FAA's strategic objectives. Also predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and may approve organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences. Performs work primarily independently and has broad discretion to ensure work products and decisions align with ASH objectives and policies and are in alignment with objectives of the Chief of Staff. Work is reviewed for success in achieving planned results and impact on ASH/FAA missions. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications 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-J, FG/GS-14 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: - Experience developing, implementing or evaluating security and/or administrative programs; Leading projects that are time-sensitive; - Analyzing and interpreting data to support decision-making, researching and developing guidance for a diverse audience; - Developing short and long-range strategic business and workforce engagement plans. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. *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.* 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. 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. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.** Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working\_here/benefits. 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. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This Level 3 (Critical-Sensitive; Top Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA