Data Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position serves as a Data Analyst providing a range of analytical support for the AVS ODA Office Organization Designation Authorization Office (AVS-60), in the Aviation Safety (AVS) organization. The incumbent will be assigned to the Data and Assessments Section (AVS-61). The Data Analyst will utilize simple and complex analytical techniques, data mining, and statistical analysis in the development of solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Duties

Applies experience in systems thinking, including risk-based decision-making and analytical and evaluative techniques, to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require developing new and innovative approaches. This work is critical to track and monitor emerging trends or risks in AVS Delegation Programs.

Utilizes database systems to extract information and then performs analysis on such data; in addition, builds reports by utilizing readily available publishing programs.

Conducts research using software applications to retrieve and analyze systems data as well as identifies issues and recommends improvements to information systems.

Analyze, design and develop data to support management decision making by utilizing Business Intelligence products and at times SQL.

Analyzes and evaluates techniques to conduct functional activities for programs/projects and work activities.
Uses data collection, transformation, cleaning, analysis, and reporting software, tools, and databases such as Excel, PowerBI, Structured Query Language or Alteryx;

Identifies, analyses, and extracts data from a variety of source databases as well as performing data analysis and improving program effectiveness and efficiency.

Identifies discrepancies in data and maintains it in a data management system, while recommending solutions to data discrepancies and creating reports in response to data requests.

Collects data using Business Intelligence (BI) tools and other application software such as SAP Business Objects, Alteryx, and Appian to collect, analyze, and transform data into actionable information. Provides management with data-driven business insights to enhance decision-making. Analyzes and evaluates technical information, operational information, and functions to review and analyze amassed data. Creates reports, dashboards, and data visualization to improve decision-making and increase operational efficiency.

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. May act as 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 applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/
programs. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines.

Typical assignments may include providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading small project/program teams; designing and recommending solutions to complex problems; preparing and reviewing management reports and/or contractual documents; and developing and recommending improvements to systems and/or processes to improve operational efficiency.

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.

Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs and may affect the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work often affects internal and external customers.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents.

Performs other 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).
This is not a remote position. You will be required to report to the duty location. Telework eligible.
Employee Must Report to an AVS approved facility.

Qualifications

To view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative Series, 0301, please refer to:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. 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, PowerBI, Structured Query Language or Alteryx. Experience identifying, extracting, and analyzing data from a variety of source databases as well as performing data analysis and improving program effectiveness and efficiency. Experience maintaining data in a data management system, identifying discrepancies in data, recommending solutions to data discrepancies, and creating reports in response to data requests.

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

Applicants should provide examples of the specialized experience in their work history.

This is not a remote position. You will be required to physically report to the duty location. This position is telework eligible.

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

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to monique.heriegel@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

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(https://www.ed.gov/accreditation).

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.

If you are an 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 an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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 #: 808205300

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