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Federal Aviation Administration Project Management Specialist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Summary The Project Management Specialist serves as the Site Services Project Manager for Site Operations, to include management of Technical Operations On-Site Programs, Special Projects and Product Services Group umbrella. Responsibilities FV-H DUTIES: Project status reporting, project planning, business planning, tactical delivery, developing metrics for project tracking, interfacing with senior Project/Program Managers for direction and programmatic updates. This position provides project management for routine activities under the direction of senior project/program managers. Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments. Responsible for the development, preparation, and management of project deliverables secured through utilizing Project Management competencies. Assists in defining project scope, requirements, and deliverables; plans project activity, tasks, milestones, reviews financial expenditures, applies analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative or program principles, concepts, policies and objectives. Coordinates resources and helps determine performance or success measures. Coordinates regularly with Services Managers or Senior Project/Program Managers to communicate status of operational goals. Serves as liaison between technical specialists, program analysts, other Integrated Process Team (IPT) members, and Services Management, presenting issues in clear and well understood terms. Provides continuous monitoring and communications regarding project status with regard to delivery schedule, performance, and financial requirements of written agreements. Responsible for accurate milestone and financial tracking for assigned projects. Applies basic project management principles for Product Services Group programs, utilizing commercial software tools for management and reporting. Coordinates the various elements of projects including overall coordination of project plan development, project plan execution, and change control. May serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for contracts and provide guidance and direction toward completion of contract deliverables. FV-I DUTIES: Management of Technical Operations On-Site Programs, Unmanned Infrastructure Programs, Services Special Projects, and Interagency Programs, which may also include elements for program/project status reporting modules, budget/business planning, strategic planning, tactical delivery, and reporting to monitor and ensure the health and success of projects/programs. This position provides program/project management leadership for complex and longterm activities under the minimal direction of a manager. Responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of project deliverables utilizing Project Management (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP) or project/program management competencies secured through other organizations and/or agencies (i.e., FAA P/PM, DAWIA). Assists in defining project scope, requirements and deliverables; plans project activity, tasks, milestones, reviews financial expenditures, analytical ability, judgment, discretion and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative or program principles, concepts, policies and objectives. Assists with contract execution (i.e. working within FAR or AM5 and Service Agreements). Coordinates resources and helps determine performance or success of measures. Communicates regularly with Services managers to ensure that resources are utilized in the most effective and efficient manner to meet Services operational goals and business plans. Serves as liaison between technical specialist, program analysts, and Services Management, presenting issues in clear and well-understood terms. Applies project management principles for Site Services programs utilizing commercial software tools for management and reporting. Coordinates the various elements of projects including overall coordination of project plan development, project plan execution, and change control. This position may require a special security (i.e. Background Investigation) level to support the CBP program. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (GS/FG 12) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (GS/FG-10/11) 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 performing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques with a variety of scopes and magnitude. Experience using continuous monitoring and communication techniques with work projects and work activities; experience using and/or recommending different approaches to achieve project objectives. Experience working and communicating with internal and external contacts. In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following: Quality Ranking Factor Well Qualified candidates will have program management experience in the preparation, maintenance, and status reporting of project deliverables. TO QUALIFY AT THE I (GS/FG-13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H (GS/FG-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 demonstrated experience with a broad range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to accomplish projects of different scopes and magnitude. Experience with project management to ensure the Product, Budget and Scheduling efforts are executed. Experience monitoring and ensuring project status is within the parameters of the agreement and/or experience recommending different approaches to achieve project objectives. Experience working within teams, strengthening, and sustaining professional relationships with clear communications. In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following: Quality Ranking Factor Well-qualified candidates will have program management experience in the preparation, quality, maintenance, and status reporting of project deliverables and may possess a project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP) or certifications through other federal agencies (e.g. FAA P/PM, DAWIA). Education KSA Information As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financialdisclosure_requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. NOTES 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) Position to be filled at the FV-H or FV-I level. 4) Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm. 5) 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. 6) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com 7) To check receipt of emailed documents, please call Tiffany Jones at 405-954-4517. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Aero Center Consolidated. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA