U.S. Department of Transportation
Location
Oklahoma City, OK | United States
Job description
The incumbent serves as a Data Analyst performing multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/ program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional in the Intake, Operations, and Oversight Division. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities.
Applies experience and advanced knowledge of data analytics to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Participates in the development of methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for assigned divisions. Extracts data from internal and external sources, analyzing and interpreting complex data using statistical models. Participate in the creation and management of analysis datasets. Performs descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive data analyses including curve and distribution fitting, and optimization. Applies analytical approaches to support systematic decision-making.
Performs data analytics utilizing various methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze organizational and mission performance, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques, as well as, methods that deliver key performance information (e.g. comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, predictive, used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems).
Assists with reviewing and preparing presentations for management and other stakeholders. Translates quantitative and qualitative data into charts, tables, slides, briefing material, executive summaries or other clear, concise formats that are conducive to managerial or executive deliberation, discussion, and decision-making. Assists with identifying and resolving gaps in data collection and issues with data quality/reliability, as well as to incorporate the data into new, mission-relevant performance measures.
Demonstrates considerable independence in time management and uses assigned resources to accomplish assignments and coordinates only as needed with a manager or specialist to prioritize tasks and use assigned resources. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Resolves most problems and work issues without assistance and refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced specialist when guidelines are not available or applicable.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee.
Responsibilities at the I-band
Independently performs tasks and assignments and identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Work is reviewed to ensure appropriate factors have been considered and sufficient information has been collected to support conclusion. Completed work is reviewed for conformity with policy, the appropriateness of the employee's approach, and technical soundness and deadlines.
Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems. Work is rarely reviewed, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions, 0300.
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To qualify for this position at the H-band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-GS 10/11. 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 collecting, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources using charts, graphs, tables, reports and presentation media; collaborating with others on projects and assignments; and developing correspondence and other forms of communication material for diverse audiences.
To qualify for this position at the I-band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. 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 in using common and specialized, software, programming languages, and tools to collect, transform, clean, analyze, visualize, and report data from diverse sources. Systems, databases, software, and tools such as Alteryx, Power Query, Excel, Access, Smartsheet, PowerBI, Tableau, Python, R, and Structured Query Language.
All, some or none may be interviewed.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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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.
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.
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This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Selection may be made at the H-band or I-band.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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