Program Analyst – ADL (Open to FHWA Employees with Status)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience designing, developing, and/or managing financial policy guidance and frameworks. This experience may include the ability to review, provide feedback, and facilitate the approval process for high-priority financial policies. Experience in implementing standardized communication processes and developing communication plans and protocols. Experience in overseeing financial management initiatives and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to drive organizational goals and policy implementation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Skills – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is responsible for managing program management and administrative functions. You will conduct analyses of regulatory requirements and program operations, develop agency level financial policies, coordinate financial management activities, support improvement projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.