Data Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration •

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position serves as a Data Analyst providing a range of analytical support for multiple aviation related CFR parts. Utilizes simple and complex analytical techniques, data mining, and statistical analysis in the development of solutions to enhance risk-based, data supported decision-making processes.

Duties

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, or team leader. Is a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of analytical and statistical methods and techniques to support the aviation system and aviation safety data. Assignments require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines.

Serves as the divisional Data Analyst, responsible for developing analytical methodologies for collecting data and compiling into visual tools or reports. Develops pre-decisional reports and presentations containing sensitive or PII for senior executives, leadership and managers at all levels; reveals data on organizational performance, which includes key performance indicators/metrics that target organizational improvement and represents data to reach meaningful conclusions to meet our safety goals. Serves on process improvement and/or project teams and provides data to support organizational change to include methods that influence the use of resources, business processes, or other modes of operation that result in organizational and/or operational changes.

Responsible for the planning, design, development and application of data and statistical models and methodologies for analyzing components of the aviation system and aviation safety data using advanced technologies. Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.

Collects, interprets and publishes data. Performs descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive data analyses including curve and distribution fitting, optimization, and assists others with simulation modeling. Provides training related to the application of new analytic techniques to software. Interacts with other analysts such as Operations Research Analysts (ORA) to understand business processes, gather requirements, develop analysis methodologies, and coordinate ongoing iterative development of analytical products.

Develops and presents background material on proposed designs, procedures, concepts, optimization, and statistical models, and results. Communicates with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Explores relationships between variables, defines criteria, and assists ORAs in developing and testing hypotheses. Subjects data to statistic and mathematical analyses, e.g. regression. Identifies future needs and provides recommendations on advanced, innovative, or new techniques, methodologies, and processes.

Determines the appropriate amount of data necessary to support conclusions with specific levels of statistical confidence. Uses standardized metrics for analysis. Performs analyses to determine benefits and risks for projects and programs. Provides analytical support for decision-making by management at all levels of the organization.

Independently plans time. Identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often requires the development of new approaches with data analysis for decision-making. The Analyst represents the major subdivision and LOB/SO as a principal point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures.

Works directly with executives, branch and section managers, and other leaders in preparation for meetings with key stakeholders. Facilitates meetings and discussion with access to pre-decisional and sensitive information; provides relevant data based on employees assignments, level of involvement, criticality, through visual dashboards from data sources collected containing PII data and other critical/sensitive information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-I level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H or FG/GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience in using data collection, transformation, cleaning, analysis, and reporting software, tools, and databases such as Excel, MS PowerBI, MP Power Apps, Structured Query Language (SQL) or Alteryx
Identifying, extracting, and analyzing data from a variety of source databases as well as performing data analysis and improving program effectiveness and efficiency
Maintaining data in a data management system, identifying discrepancies in data, recommending solutions to data discrepancies, and creating reports in response to data requests.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education

FV-I: There is no substitution of education of work experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 206-231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $75,305 - $116,712

Job Ident #: 7969347005

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