Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

This position is in FTA's Office of Transit Programs (Urbanized Area Programs Division). The office administers national capital and operating assistance for public transportation. The incumbent assists with program development, implementation, analysis, and oversight. Key tasks include managing day-to-day operations for assigned formula and competitive grant programs, developing guidance, and researching industry policies.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade that include: Knowledge of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (Federal public transportation law) and related statutes, regulations, orders, circulars, notices, policies, procedures, past practices, and other Federal laws and regulations to grant development and implementation of formula and discretionary grant programs for urban areas. Experience evaluating program data and legislative requirements. Experience gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing program information to deliver briefs, technical reports, and oral presentations for a variety of audiences. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. 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: Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence. Strategic Thinking (*) - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade that include: Experience applying 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (Federal public transportation law) and related statutes, regulations, orders, circulars, notices, policies, procedures, past practices, and other Federal laws and regulations to grant development and implementation of formula and discretionary grant programs for urban areas. Experience evaluating grant program data and legislative requirements to deliver actionable recommendations that enhance program operations. Experience developing policies, programs, and procedures and communicating that information to a variety of audiences including agency leadership, Congressional staff, and external stakeholders. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. 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: Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence. Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade that include: Experience applying 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (Federal public transportation law) and related statutes, regulations, orders, circulars, notices, policies, procedures, past practices, and other Federal laws and regulations to grant development and implementation of formula and discretionary grant programs for urban areas. Experience in providing technical assistance in the implementation of grant programs and recommending changes to enhance program operations. Experience developing policies, programs, and procedures and communicating that information to a variety of audiences including agency leadership, Congressional staff, and external stakeholders. 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: Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.