Supervisory Program Analyst

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Herndon, Virginia seeks a Supervisory Program Analyst to lead a range of program initiatives, provide technical guidance, and direct a team.

This position emphasizes planning, evaluation of program effectiveness, accountability reviews, and internal controls, with responsibility for guiding staff and ensuring mission success.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes interpreting new or revised legislation, policies, regulations or procedures.
• Involves determining program goals, objectives, or framework.
• Evaluates operational effectiveness and efficiency of programs or projects.
• Leads special projects, task forces, studies, or other action groups.

Skills

Interpretation of legislation, policy

Program goals & objectives

Evaluation of program effectiveness

Leading special projects

Job description

The primary purpose of this Supervisory Program Analyst responsible for executing a wide range of projects and initiatives assigned to the program segment(s) which includes short and long-range planning, program evaluation, program performance measurement, program accountability reviews, internal control activities, and program analysis and improvement; directing a staff of subordinates; and providing technical expertise, guidance, and assistance on behalf of the division. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:

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. Specialized experience is defined as all four below:

• Providing recommendations on the interpretation and implementation of new or revised legislation, policies, regulations or procedures.

• Participating in determining program goals, objectives, or framework.

• Evaluating the operational effectiveness and efficiency of program or projects.

• Leading special projects, task forces, studies, or other action groups.

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.

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