Total 15 finance analyst job vacancies in Washington, District of Columbia

The duties for this position is written at the full performance level, Pay Band I.

You will serve as the senior advisor on the disbursement and control of grant-in-aid funds. Adheres to all federal laws, statutes, and orders as they relate to fiscal matters relative to the Airports Program

Provides comprehensive technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds. Tasks include but are not limited to, independently tracking and providing guidance to Management and the Field Office on the Airport Improvement Program, Office of Airports Audit Program, and serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General concerning Regional Audits.

Provides technical expertise to management in analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of the grant-in-aid program for the Region.

Independently identify appropriate funds to ensure maximum utilization of each of the categories of funds available, and determines eligibility while processing grants.

Serves as the Regional Policy Expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation.

Provides input to the Region’s annual goals and objectives by suggesting possible areas for audit based upon problems uncovered during related audits.

Serves as the Regional Audit Program Manager responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating the financial audit program. This includes the Office of Airports grant-in-aid quality assurance functions. Serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for all program audits in the Region.

Participates in national teams to review current Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy.

At the G Band level, you will have a higher level of Management direction and review and will be gaining experience to perform at the H and I band level.

At the H Band level, you will have limited direction and guidance from Management performing the duties listed below and will serve as a Regional Policy Specialist and Regional Audit Program Specialist.

The Management and Program Analyst is a recognized expert in researching, analyzing, evaluating and reviewing Program Management Organizations workforce activities to ensure compliance/consistency with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Human Resource (AHR) and ATO policies and procedures. Typical assignments include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Program Manager.

Applies experience and expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often requires the development of new and innovative approaches. Conducts business trends studies and analysis to continually align business practices and activities with customer needs and expectations. Uses quantitative techniques to provide accurate and data-driven insights into the organization's staffing situation, which helps in making informed decisions and taking necessary actions to maintain desired staffing levels and mitigate any potential losses.

Applies knowledge of leadership and team building skills and techniques such as: group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal communications, consensus-building, planning techniques, etc. to encourage teamwork and to make sure that employees get the job done. Leads a team of employees to meet the assigned goals and objectives of the PMO Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Development Team. Applies knowledge of FAA and AHR policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. As a principal specialist, applies experience interpreting ATO internal business rules, hiring policies and targets to ensure that requests comply with applicable policies and procedures prior to submission to Management Services. Acts a strategic partner with Management Services and other ATO Service Units in support of the Department of Transportation (DOT) hiring initiatives to meet DOT goals.

As the team lead, performs the following team leader functions: Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official. Communicates team consensus and recommendations to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and recognition. Informs employees of available employee benefits, services and work-related activities. Intercedes with the supervisor on behalf of the team to inform the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and to recommend/request related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and performance appraisals.

Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensure that all team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives. Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Maintains program and administrative reference materials, project files and relevant back-ground documents and make available policies, procedures and written instructions from the supervisor; maintain current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures, policies, directives, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Management and Program Analyst is a recognized expert in researching, analyzing, evaluating and reviewing Program Management Organizations workforce activities to ensure compliance/consistency with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Human Resource (AHR) and ATO policies and procedures. Typical assignments include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the Program Manager.

Applies experience and expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often requires the development of new and innovative approaches. Conducts business trends studies and analysis to continually align business practices and activities with customer needs and expectations. Uses quantitative techniques to provide accurate and data-driven insights into the organization's staffing situation, which helps in making informed decisions and taking necessary actions to maintain desired staffing levels and mitigate any potential losses.

Applies knowledge of leadership and team building skills and techniques such as: group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem-solving, interpersonal communications, consensus-building, planning techniques, etc. to encourage teamwork and to make sure that employees get the job done. Leads a team of employees to meet the assigned goals and objectives of the PMO Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Development Team. Applies knowledge of FAA and AHR policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. As a principal specialist, applies experience interpreting ATO internal business rules, hiring policies and targets to ensure that requests comply with applicable policies and procedures prior to submission to Management Services. Acts a strategic partner with Management Services and other ATO Service Units in support of the Department of Transportation (DOT) hiring initiatives to meet DOT goals.

As the team lead, performs the following team leader functions: Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official. Communicates team consensus and recommendations to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and recognition. Informs employees of available employee benefits, services and work-related activities. Intercedes with the supervisor on behalf of the team to inform the supervisor of performance management issues/problems and to recommend/request related actions, such as: assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and performance appraisals.

Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensure that all team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives. Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Maintains program and administrative reference materials, project files and relevant back-ground documents and make available policies, procedures and written instructions from the supervisor; maintain current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures, policies, directives, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applies experience and expert knowledge in the development, implementation, maintenance of programs, processes, procedures, and financial and contract management functions in support of the division. Conducts functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross- organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.

Work assignments include, but are not limited to the following:

Plans and advises on the pre and post award conferences to ensure compliance with, and full understanding of, contractual requirements and to preclude unauthorized changes or alterations in contract provisions.

Provides subject matter expertise and best practices related to financial and contract management functions. Plays a critical role as the Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) in ensuring that contractors meet the commitment of their contracts.

Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals; leads large project/programs. Provides assistance in the review of contractually acceptably specifications, work statements and quality assurance criteria. Operational objectives that include clearly stated, quantified and measurable objectives, to measure performance; both in terms of achievement and efficient use of resources

Facilitate proper development of requirements and assist Contracting Officers in developing and managing their contracts.

Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues. Works collaboratively with leadership, peers and internal/external stakeholders to provide acquisition services (Contract and Purchase Card) in an effort to achieve long and short-term objectives involving strategy development, resource allocation, work plans, timelines, and business outcomes.

Analyzes business processes to identify process owners, cycle time, variations, bottlenecks, and redundancies to support streamlining and other business improvements. Provides subject matter expertise and best practices related to financial and contract management functions.

Provides administration and technical oversight of contracts and has responsibility for monitoring and managing contract operation and performance.

Provides managerial-financial and contractual advisement, which typically includes advising from a financial point of view and serving as the technical expert on the financial aspects of all matters.

Establishes and maintains accounting and fund control systems to maintain proper financial balance and to assure that management obtains maximum benefit from financial resources without sacrificing efficiency or violating rules or regulations. Responsible for examining and reporting on work progress and program accomplishments in financial terms.

Initiates administrative audits and investigative reports on a recurring basis to recommend appropriate changes or corrective action required.

Plans and advises on the pre- and post-award conferences to ensure compliance with, and full understanding of, contractual requirements and to preclude unauthorized changes or alterations in contract provisions.

Identifies data required for use in the management and direction of programs.

Identifies and proposes solutions to management problems that are of importance to planning program direction.

Serves customers by developing and maintaining SOPs and other policy/procedure guidelines that foster continuity of operations and organizational resilience.

Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems.

Provides assistance in the review of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria.

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) who specializes in the development of new and innovated approaches and methodologies, techniques and process improvements, e.g. business acumen and analytics applying experience and expert knowledge. Responsible for evaluating the relationships between major program changes and status of organizations through partnership with SA analysts and SMEs to create actionable products that provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to enable informed management decisions.

Team member supports SC groups in conducting requirements interviews, analyzing documents, and drawing connections so that the service unit (SU) organizations are able to develop clear business decisions and formulate processes using task and worktlow analysis, i.e., Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) baseline standards. Evaluates multiple sources to resolve conflicts and differentiate between actual and required user needs while effectively communicating with internal teams and external organizations to deliver functional requirement. Requires a high level of problem solving that may involve data or systems analysis to determine casual factors, and identify and affect solutions. Work is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planning results.

Through partnership with the SA analysts or SMEs, provides advice to SA leadership for proper program planning and effective decision­making. Using strong analytical reasoning to understand end users requirements and transforming them into operational application. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with SA analysts or SMEs to identify and resolve challenging problems or issues that often cross-organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Defines and develops internal policies and procedures; predicts potential issues and proposes preventative actions using business analysis techniques.

Communicates with internal and external Lines of Business (LOB). May represent the ATO and SU organization as a principle point of contact to provide advice and expert guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Participates on, and at times leads, workgroups that formulate and make recommendations to senior management positions on major projects, policies and issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approval of major reports projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops and delivers briefing to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.

Principle partner to mentor SC/SA analysts and SMEs in order to champion analytics based reporting and the overall improvement of analytical capabilities in the Service Area. Prepares SA and SC management to expect fully formed answers, value added recommendations, and analytics based reporting as the normal course of decision making.

Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planning results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and requirements of projects or other work activities. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit and may often impact on the objectives of the FAA.

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) who specializes in the development of new and innovated approaches and methodologies, techniques and process improvements, e.g. business acumen and analytics applying experience and expert knowledge. Responsible for evaluating the relationships between major program changes and status of organizations through partnership with SA analysts and SMEs to create actionable products that provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to enable informed management decisions.

Team member supports SC groups in conducting requirements interviews, analyzing documents, and drawing connections so that the service unit (SU) organizations are able to develop clear business decisions and formulate processes using task and worktlow analysis, i.e., Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) baseline standards. Evaluates multiple sources to resolve conflicts and differentiate between actual and required user needs while effectively communicating with internal teams and external organizations to deliver functional requirement. Requires a high level of problem solving that may involve data or systems analysis to determine casual factors, and identify and affect solutions. Work is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planning results.

Through partnership with the SA analysts or SMEs, provides advice to SA leadership for proper program planning and effective decision­making. Using strong analytical reasoning to understand end users requirements and transforming them into operational application. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with SA analysts or SMEs to identify and resolve challenging problems or issues that often cross-organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Defines and develops internal policies and procedures; predicts potential issues and proposes preventative actions using business analysis techniques.

Communicates with internal and external Lines of Business (LOB). May represent the ATO and SU organization as a principle point of contact to provide advice and expert guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. Participates on, and at times leads, workgroups that formulate and make recommendations to senior management positions on major projects, policies and issues. Prepares, reviews, and recommends approval of major reports projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Develops and delivers briefing to convey strategic vision and/or organizational policies to internal and external audiences.

Principle partner to mentor SC/SA analysts and SMEs in order to champion analytics based reporting and the overall improvement of analytical capabilities in the Service Area. Prepares SA and SC management to expect fully formed answers, value added recommendations, and analytics based reporting as the normal course of decision making.

Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planning results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and requirements of projects or other work activities. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit and may often impact on the objectives of the FAA.

Manages a group of analysts who develop sophisticated computer models of the National Airspace System and apply these models to analytical problems involving the selection, prioritization, and evaluation of NextGen technologies and procedures. Managerial duties include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Specifies requirements for new model functionality to better represent the existing and evolving NAS and works with contractors to enhance models to incorporate this new functionality.

Collects and analyzes operational data for use as model inputs and to validate model outputs and debugs new software releases.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Has frequent contact with customers, contractors and stakeholders to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

Collaborates with other FAA organizations, using models to estimate the benefits of NextGen technologies and procedures.

Develops related research plans and statements of work for contractors and universities.

Develops professional reports and presentations documenting analytical results, and present findings to senior management, aviation stakeholders, and the technical community.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

Serves as an Intelligence Operations Specialist for Cyber Intelligence to assess cybersecurity and emerging technology threats, risks, and vulnerabilities while working within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) under the guidance of and in support of the Division Manager and team leader as part of the Cyber Intelligence Team within the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Division in the Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response. The Incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under limited direction of the manager, team leader, or more experienced specialist. Duties will include, but are not be limited to the following:

Monitor and evaluate all-source intelligence and information to identify potential cyber threats to FAA and aviation stakeholder systems, operations, and networked infrastructure that originates from hackers, criminal elements, radicalized elements, extremists, terrorists, insurgents, and/or nation-states. Assess and report on indications of, suspected incidents, demonstrated activity, or post-event forensics on cyber threats and the implications to FAA interests, aviation ecosystem, U.S. national security, and foreign and industry partners.

Analyze intelligence and information on cyber tactics, techniques and procedures which pose a potential threat to the National Airspace System (NAS), current/future FAA program initiatives, and the safety/security of civil operations worldwide.

Provide daily intel support to include time-critical Indications and Warning (I&W) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) for the FAA Security Operations Center (SOC), NAS Cyber Operations Center (NCO), FAA leadership, systems security staff, other applicable FAA offices, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and interagency partners to warn of and contribute to mitigation measures for protecting against cyber attacks, emerging cyber threats, risks, and/or vulnerabilities.

Contribute to the development, delivery, and/or review of written products, oral presentations, and requests for information (RFI) responses about cyber threats to FAA equities, civil aviation, and the aviation ecosystem to support FAA and community partner (e.g. interagency, industry, and foreign counterpart) situational awareness, mitigation planning, and operational decision-making.

Support cyber strategy, policy, mitigation planning, and community messaging initiatives. Support the Cyber Intelligence Team, which is the FAA’s initial point of contact for cyber threat intelligence.

Develop, build and maintain peer-level liaison relationships within FAA Lines of Business and the DOT, along with counterparts in other national-level agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement (LE), and Department of Defense (DoD) communities through daily collaboration and information sharing. Coordinate with federal/state/local/tribal, academic, non-government organizations, industry, and foreign counterparts, as appropriate, to collaborate on and share information regarding cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities potentially affecting the aviation ecosystem.

Coordinate with the Division Manager, team leader, senior analysts, and FAA intelligence personnel to facilitate Agency's exchange of information with and responses to queries from other agencies and community partners regarding Cyber concerns and capabilities.

Assist development of plans, policies/procedures, and methodologies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Contribute to solving complex technical problems, developing new solutions, interpreting and implementing policy/strategy, and providing review/feedback for threat assessments, policy, strategy, and other documents.

Duties may entail night, weekend and holiday duty in the event of surge, crisis, staffing shortfalls, or incident requirements. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, team leader or more experienced professional.

Applies basic knowledge of management and program analysis to support assignments including the dissemination of international training information to stakeholders, the validation of training information, and the creation of training specific documentation, correspondence and outreach information. Collects and records training information to accomplish assignments. Coordinates and updates the FAA International Training Webpage, the FAA International Training Brochure and the FAA International Training Catalog. Works with peers within the Office of International Affairs for most assignments; some international assignments may require coordination across the agency and with international organizations.

Supports the training requirements from international stakeholders and collaborates to resolve administrative training issues with more experienced personnel. This includes collecting information from customers (employees, other API professionals, managers, foreign entities) and with guidance from management, discusses customer concerns and formulates responses. Assists with the FAA Annual Call for International Training and assisting with the validation of training needs.

Coordinates with manager or team lead to plan time and accomplish projects and activities. Assists in deploying continuous improvement to work processes to improve organizational performance, efficiency and effectiveness. Monitors the APT Outreach and Training mailbox and creates the APT Intake Form. Assesses mailbox inquiries and prioritize responses. Solicits inputs from management for technical content to formulate responses and refers unresolved issues to management or more experienced personnel for guidance.
Tracks deliverables for external inquiries and maintains metrics for all work associated with the mailbox and Intake Process, collaborating across the agency as needed. Assists team lead and desk officers across API to ensure successful completion of initiatives within assigned specialty.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of assignments. Has frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customers’ situations.
Work activities support API, other LOBs, the DOT, international regulatory organizations and the flying public.

Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, team leader or more experienced professional.

Applies basic knowledge of management and program analysis to support assignments including the dissemination of international training information to stakeholders, the validation of training information, and the creation of training specific documentation, correspondence and outreach information. Collects and records training information to accomplish assignments. Coordinates and updates the FAA International Training Webpage, the FAA International Training Brochure and the FAA International Training Catalog. Works with peers within the Office of International Affairs for most assignments; some international assignments may require coordination across the agency and with international organizations.

Supports the training requirements from international stakeholders and collaborates to resolve administrative training issues with more experienced personnel. This includes collecting information from customers (employees, other API professionals, managers, foreign entities) and with guidance from management, discusses customer concerns and formulates responses. Assists with the FAA Annual Call for International Training and assisting with the validation of training needs.

Coordinates with manager or team lead to plan time and accomplish projects and activities. Assists in deploying continuous improvement to work processes to improve organizational performance, efficiency and effectiveness. Monitors the APT Outreach and Training mailbox and creates the APT Intake Form. Assesses mailbox inquiries and prioritize responses. Solicits inputs from management for technical content to formulate responses and refers unresolved issues to management or more experienced personnel for guidance.
Tracks deliverables for external inquiries and maintains metrics for all work associated with the mailbox and Intake Process, collaborating across the agency as needed. Assists team lead and desk officers across API to ensure successful completion of initiatives within assigned specialty.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, or LOB/SO with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of assignments. Has frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customers’ situations.
Work activities support API, other LOBs, the DOT, international regulatory organizations and the flying public.

Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Serves as an Intelligence Operations Specialist for Cyber Intelligence to assess cybersecurity and emerging technology threats, risks, and vulnerabilities while working within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) under the guidance of and in support of the Division Manager and team leader as part of the Cyber Intelligence Team within the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Division in the Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response. The Incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under limited direction of the manager, team leader, or more experienced specialist. Duties will include, but are not be limited to the following:

Monitor and evaluate all-source intelligence and information to identify potential cyber threats to FAA and aviation stakeholder systems, operations, and networked infrastructure that originates from hackers, criminal elements, radicalized elements, extremists, terrorists, insurgents, and/or nation-states. Assess and report on indications of, suspected incidents, demonstrated activity, or post-event forensics on cyber threats and the implications to FAA interests, aviation ecosystem, U.S. national security, and foreign and industry partners.

Analyze intelligence and information on cyber tactics, techniques and procedures which pose a potential threat to the National Airspace System (NAS), current/future FAA program initiatives, and the safety/security of civil operations worldwide.

Provide daily intel support to include time-critical Indications and Warning (I&W) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) for the FAA Security Operations Center (SOC), NAS Cyber Operations Center (NCO), FAA leadership, systems security staff, other applicable FAA offices, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and interagency partners to warn of and contribute to mitigation measures for protecting against cyber attacks, emerging cyber threats, risks, and/or vulnerabilities.

Contribute to the development, delivery, and/or review of written products, oral presentations, and requests for information (RFI) responses about cyber threats to FAA equities, civil aviation, and the aviation ecosystem to support FAA and community partner (e.g. interagency, industry, and foreign counterpart) situational awareness, mitigation planning, and operational decision-making.

Support cyber strategy, policy, mitigation planning, and community messaging initiatives. Support the Cyber Intelligence Team, which is the FAA’s initial point of contact for cyber threat intelligence.

Develop, build and maintain peer-level liaison relationships within FAA Lines of Business and the DOT, along with counterparts in other national-level agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement (LE), and Department of Defense (DoD) communities through daily collaboration and information sharing. Coordinate with federal/state/local/tribal, academic, non-government organizations, industry, and foreign counterparts, as appropriate, to collaborate on and share information regarding cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities potentially affecting the aviation ecosystem.

Coordinate with the Division Manager, team leader, senior analysts, and FAA intelligence personnel to facilitate Agency's exchange of information with and responses to queries from other agencies and community partners regarding Cyber concerns and capabilities.

Assist development of plans, policies/procedures, and methodologies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Contribute to solving complex technical problems, developing new solutions, interpreting and implementing policy/strategy, and providing review/feedback for threat assessments, policy, strategy, and other documents.

Duties may entail night, weekend and holiday duty in the event of surge, crisis, staffing shortfalls, or incident requirements. Perform other tasks as assigned.

The duties of this position will serve within the Capital Budgets Division, performing multiple duties and responsibilities under the direction of a branch manager.

The Financial Analyst performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, senior analyst or more experienced professional. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping the manager or other experienced professionals with using assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Duties may include assisting with financial planning; review/evaluation of programs; budget formulation and/or execution; audits of funding levels, sources, and program plans; and/or responding to internal and external inquiries.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge of financial and/or budgetary concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations to analyze programs and to manage the formulation, execution, and justification of budgets. Provides recommendations on financial and/or budget formulation actions and execution methods or procedures. Where applicable, ensure the integrity, quality, and timeliness of data to meet the needs of FAA programs and projects. Supports the budget processes and compliance with the requirements and regulations of the FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and federal government including the Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congress.

Under the guidance of senior analysts, use automated budget and accounting systems and financial analysis techniques to develop, modify, and convert financial information for presentations, reports, and other documents. The analyst may supports senior analysts who routinely utilize automated accounting systems like PRISM, DELPHI, REGIS, Corporate Work Plan (CWP), OBIWAN, and SPIRE.

May be required to serve as an individual contributor and/or team member of the division for the effective management of budget funds covering Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and Research, Engineering, and Development (RE&D). Supports multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously.

Where needed, may be required to identify and research financial or budget challenges. Develop charts, graphs, briefings or reports for use by senior analyst in communication with stakeholder organizations. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow discretion for analyst to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or more experienced employee.

Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with others across lines of business, supporting financial and budget tasks and projects simultaneously and/or independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The work is typically reviewed at completion for success in achieving planned results. The work activities of this position support and are vital to the success of projects/programs and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs.

The duties of this position will serve within the Capital Budgets Division, performing multiple duties and responsibilities under the direction of a branch manager.

The Financial Analyst performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, senior analyst or more experienced professional. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping the manager or other experienced professionals with using assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Duties may include assisting with financial planning; review/evaluation of programs; budget formulation and/or execution; audits of funding levels, sources, and program plans; and/or responding to internal and external inquiries.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge of financial and/or budgetary concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations to analyze programs and to manage the formulation, execution, and justification of budgets. Provides recommendations on financial and/or budget formulation actions and execution methods or procedures. Where applicable, ensure the integrity, quality, and timeliness of data to meet the needs of FAA programs and projects. Supports the budget processes and compliance with the requirements and regulations of the FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and federal government including the Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congress.

Under the guidance of senior analysts, use automated budget and accounting systems and financial analysis techniques to develop, modify, and convert financial information for presentations, reports, and other documents. The analyst may supports senior analysts who routinely utilize automated accounting systems like PRISM, DELPHI, REGIS, Corporate Work Plan (CWP), OBIWAN, and SPIRE.

May be required to serve as an individual contributor and/or team member of the division for the effective management of budget funds covering Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and Research, Engineering, and Development (RE&D). Supports multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously.

Where needed, may be required to identify and research financial or budget challenges. Develop charts, graphs, briefings or reports for use by senior analyst in communication with stakeholder organizations. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow discretion for analyst to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or more experienced employee.

Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with others across lines of business, supporting financial and budget tasks and projects simultaneously and/or independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The work is typically reviewed at completion for success in achieving planned results. The work activities of this position support and are vital to the success of projects/programs and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs.

Applies experience and expert knowledge of program management, analysis, and evaluation of DEIA and AHR initiatives and activities to leading training recommendations for the AHR and FAA workforce, and other strategies for attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse population of qualified employees. Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements.

Applies expertise of DEIA programming to effectively conduct functional activities and assignments; and to identify and resolve challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and have an impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Typical work tasks include providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading projects/programs; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions; preparing reports, communicating and coordinating internally and externally with stakeholders and management; assessing DEIA programs and making recommendations for improvements; and providing concise information, briefings, updates, and reports on projects and accomplishments.

Duties and Responsibilities also include:

• Represent AHR in efforts to implement equity executive orders and other DEIA initiatives FAA- and Department-wide.

• Provide support as AHR’s primary administrative and strategic coordinator to the National Employee Forum (NEF) independently and in collaboration with an Office of Civil Rights liaison, with limited guidance from AHR and ACR l
• Represent AHR in efforts to implement equity executive orders FAA- and Department-wide.

• Provide support as AHR’s primary administrative and strategic coordinator to the National Employee Forum (NEF) independently and in collaboration with an Office of Civil Rights liaison, with limited guidance from AHR and ACR leadership.

• Serve as AHR DEIA principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal AHR directorates and the Employee Engagement Community of Practice to create and promote DEIA programming, initiatives, and training for the AHR workforce.

• Manage an internal AHR DEIA strategy and implementation plan, including creation and oversight of a working group, to ensure demonstration of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles to cultivate a positive work environment.

• Develop communications content for AHR to maintain focus on the importance of DEIA in the workforce and on topics of interest.

• Assess DEIA projects/programs, and prepare updates and presentations for the Assistant Administrator and other high-level FAA leaders on various DEIA topics.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but the Lead may develop new approaches and solutions and policy interpretations, as situations require. Provides expert guidance and instruction on DEIA projects/programs both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues that often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.

The duties for this position is written at the full performance level, Pay Band I.

You will serve as the senior advisor on the disbursement and control of grant-in-aid funds. Adheres to all federal laws, statutes, and orders as they relate to fiscal matters relative to the Airports Program

Provides comprehensive technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds. Tasks include but are not limited to, independently tracking and providing guidance to Management and the Field Office on the Airport Improvement Program, Office of Airports Audit Program, and serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General concerning Regional Audits.

Provides technical expertise to management in analyzing and performing statistical evaluation of the grant-in-aid program for the Region.

Independently identify appropriate funds to ensure maximum utilization of each of the categories of funds available, and determines eligibility while processing grants.

Serves as the Regional Policy Expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation.

Provides input to the Region’s annual goals and objectives by suggesting possible areas for audit based upon problems uncovered during related audits.

Serves as the Regional Audit Program Manager responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating the financial audit program. This includes the Office of Airports grant-in-aid quality assurance functions. Serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for all program audits in the Region.

Participates in national teams to review current Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy.

At the G Band level, you will have a higher level of Management direction and review and will be gaining experience to perform at the H and I band level.

At the H Band level, you will have limited direction and guidance from Management performing the duties listed below and will serve as a Regional Policy Specialist and Regional Audit Program Specialist.