Program Analyst at Department Of Transportation
Washington, DC 20001
About the Job
DutiesThe Program Analyst:Serve as Regional Operations & Program Delivery (ROPD) information technology IT systems lead under the Office Director and Associate Administrator.Coordinates with NHTSA’s IT and communications offices and ROPD to ensure that IT systems and web-based portals align with ROPD business processes and support ROPD business needs.Support the formulation of strategic plans for short- and long-range IT systems.Plans and defines designated projects' boundaries (scope) to support ROPD’s formula grant program goals and objectives.Design and implement customer service engagement plans for all ROPD-owned IT and web-based systems lifecycles.Analyze, develop, and carry out communication strategies to articulate and prioritize ROPD business needs to developers and stakeholders. In coordination with the ROPD training coordinator, develops and delivers training to ensure that internal and external system users have the knowledge and understanding to use the system effectively and efficiently.The ideal candidate possesses demonstrated experience working with non-IT offices to plan, develop, and implement IT systems that support business office needs using current, cutting-edge platforms and tools
The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, including communicating with IT and non-IT team members and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.You must meet specialized experience to qualify.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.NOTICE: Individuals considering employment with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration need to be aware of certain ethics requirements that apply to Federal employees
There is a one-year “cooling off” period during which a new Federal employee may not work on a matter that involves the employee's previous employer
In addition, depending on the job, you may be required to sell certain assets you hold (such as stocks) that would present a conflict of interest with the work you would perform if hired
For details about these restrictions, click on this link: Working at NHTSA | NHTSA QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:Experience designing grants management and/or other financial management IT systems.Experience supporting the modernization and centralization of workstreams presently connecting legacy systems.Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders ensuring grants management systems operate continuously and smoothly.Experience prioritizing, developing, testing, approving, and communicating software changes and improvements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Knowledge in serving as an information technology systems business owner and outlining the vision and direction for product offerings over time.Ability skills in information technology policies and system development practices, including agile techniques and methodologies.Ability skills with conceptualization, requirements gathering, developing, implementing, and operations for an comprehensive electronic grants management system.Skills in inspecting product development and user acceptance testing.Knowledge presenting information to stakeholders and communicating complex technical information in writing to a non-technical audience.For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationAdditional informationThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S
Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of TransportationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
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A career with the U.S
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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
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Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions
The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position must indicate interest in the assessment
Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.All applicants: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position
The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package
If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers
The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, including communicating with IT and non-IT team members and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.You must meet specialized experience to qualify.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.NOTICE: Individuals considering employment with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration need to be aware of certain ethics requirements that apply to Federal employees
There is a one-year “cooling off” period during which a new Federal employee may not work on a matter that involves the employee's previous employer
In addition, depending on the job, you may be required to sell certain assets you hold (such as stocks) that would present a conflict of interest with the work you would perform if hired
For details about these restrictions, click on this link: Working at NHTSA | NHTSA QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:Experience designing grants management and/or other financial management IT systems.Experience supporting the modernization and centralization of workstreams presently connecting legacy systems.Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders ensuring grants management systems operate continuously and smoothly.Experience prioritizing, developing, testing, approving, and communicating software changes and improvements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Knowledge in serving as an information technology systems business owner and outlining the vision and direction for product offerings over time.Ability skills in information technology policies and system development practices, including agile techniques and methodologies.Ability skills with conceptualization, requirements gathering, developing, implementing, and operations for an comprehensive electronic grants management system.Skills in inspecting product development and user acceptance testing.Knowledge presenting information to stakeholders and communicating complex technical information in writing to a non-technical audience.For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationAdditional informationThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S
Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
FairChanceAct@dot.gov
To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of TransportationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
Help
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 benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions
The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position must indicate interest in the assessment
Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.All applicants: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position
The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package
If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers
The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
