Summary
The Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation work with the Associate Administrator to address the full range of delegated executive responsibilities for program, budget, administrative, and personnel activities. Provides executive leadership for a national public transportation research and demonstration program; manages financial and technical resources; and directs implementation program through industry stakeholders and research partners.
Duties
As a Supervisory Program Manager, you will: Serve as a principal advisor and consultant to the Associate Administrator, and as appropriate the Administrator and Deputy Administrator on all activities related to FTA to improve public transportation research programs and projects. Prepare resource allocation plans and implement research strategies for designated programs; conduct analysis of established practices and procedures; review and evaluate the effectiveness of designated research programs and initiatives in relation to the agency's mission, functions, and programs. Provide guidance on transit a grant programs; review, analyze, and make recommendations on national issues relevant to grant programs. Advise the Associate Administrator on the strategic planning, allocation, and oversight of FTA research funds, including the annual spend plan, research portfolio management, including reports and data, and development of a comprehensive research strategy for FTA and the transit industry. Provide direction pertaining to the human and physical resources of TRI; including workforce planning, employee performance, recruitment, promotions, awards, administrative actions, and allocation of equipment, facilities, and other resources. The Ideal Candidate will have proven experience independently supporting or playing a key role in program analysis projects at the office or division level, with a focus on evaluating operational workflows and utilizing data to generate actionable programmatic reports. The candidate must have hands-on experience evaluating, drafting, and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) or localized business processes to support daily programmatic or operational needs. Direct experience coordinating, gathering, and documenting business and operational requirements aimed at supporting, improving, or implementing localized non-IT or business-side programmatic processes is an asset.
Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Education
No education requirement for this position.
How you will be evaluated
For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. You may preview questions for this vacancy.