Management and Program Analyst

Federal Aviation Administration; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, seeks a Lead Technical Services, Operations Support Staff, Management and Program Analyst to support the Western Service Area.

You will manage complex assignments, mentor program analysts, translate requirements into practical analytical products, and collaborate with senior management across service areas. Telework eligibility is available while ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.
• Leads by example and mentors program analysts on complex activities, projects and programs.
• Advises management in decision-making related to complex data sources and products without compromising data integrity or timelines.
• Develops standardized reporting methodology with implementation guidance and coordinates research on issues within NAS facilities to provide tracking and reporting.
• Uses automated data analysis and program/project management tools (MS Office, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Project, Tableau).

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Acts as a Lead Technical Services, Operations Support Staff, Management and Program Analyst and is a point-of-contact for multiple Management and Program Analysts who support the Western Service Area.

Key Responsibilities

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as a contributing specialist on large work activities and/or team leader for large projects/programs/activities. Provides substantial interface with program analyst, technical and non-technical personnel to translate requirements for analytical assistance into practical support products.

Leads by example and is responsible for providing mentoring, advice and guidance to program analyst, both within the team and throughout the organization, on complex and challenging activities, projects, and programs. Communicates directly and indirectly with all levels of management to include senior level management, team members, internal and external customers, and across three service areas to include headquarters.

Incumbent works closely with management to innovate and improve how we collect, integrate, organize, and analyze data. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Advises and assists management in decision-making related to complex data sources and products without compromising data integrity or timelines.

Develops a standardized reporting methodology with implementation guidance to provide practical and repeatable reporting techniques. Coordinates Program Analyst research on issues identified within NAS facilities to provide tracking and reporting in accordance with standardized reporting methodology.

Uses a variety of automated data analysis and program/project management tools to complete work assignments, which may include but not limited to MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) MS SharePoint, MS Project and Tableau.

Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of a broad range of methods to collect, analyze, and evaluate information on programs and processes related to Technical Operations and the impact of technological, procedural, financial, and managerial considerations. Serves as a Government Technical Interpreter (GTI) for the Technical Services Group in support of existing or future contracts in a primary role or subject matter expert.

Performs leadership functions related to work related projects and program teams, both local and national levels with minimal direction from management and coordinate upward reporting of program implementation activities/issues. Prepares reports showing qualitative and quantitative trends and projections and generate practical programs and recommendations to improve overall organizational. Contacts are internal and external.

May act as point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the application of policies and procedures. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allows considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.

Work is rarely reviewed, typically through status reports and at project completion to ensure policy compliance and alignment with requirements of projects or other work activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77351 – $119883/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.