Program Analyst

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.Qualifications: To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is defined as:

• Applied analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness and improve of program operations and to develop, recommend and implement solutions to alleviate adverse impact on program effectiveness and improve adherence to security program regulations; and
• Utilized analytical and evaluative methods with an understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered in transportation security program; and
• Facilitated and supported integrated process teams (IPTs) across various programs, projects, or processes within the Office and or within Operations Support, as well as other federal, state, and/or local stakeholders.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is defined as:

• Utilized comprehensive analytical and evaluative methods with an understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered in a transportation security program; and
• Applied analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations in order to develop, recommend and implement solutions to and improve adherence to security program regulations. Alleviate adverse impact on program effectiveness; and
• Led, facilitated, and supported Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) across various programs, projects, or processes within the agency or company, as well as other federal, state, and/or local stakeholders.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Resumes must include the following:

1. Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
2. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
3. Performance level (i.e. band or grade)

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You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Employment Type: FULL_TIME