Senior Transportation Data Analyst (Audit Liaison) - DIRECT HIRE

Summary

You will serve as an analyst and audit liaison for the Federal Transit Administration, analyzing and presenting data in response to program audits from the Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. Responsibilities include managing audit liaison activities, performing ad-hoc data analysis, and communicating across the organization.

Duties

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As a Senior Transportation Data Analyst (Audit Liaison), you will:

• Manage audit liaison activities and coordinate organizational responses to internal and external audits and oversight reviews.
• Perform ad-hoc data analyses, develop reports and presentations, and communicate results as assigned.
• Support Office of Policy Review and Development activities as assigned, including drafting and reviewing documents, and tracking
  deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with audits and oversight engagements, communicating and collaborating across organizational boundaries, managing projects independently, and working in an environment with a diverse portfolio of assignments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.

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).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements.

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): To qualify for this series, applicants' resume must show experience that demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

In addition to meeting the IOR requirement for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• Demonstrated ability to manage long-term projects, including formulation of requirements, resource identification, project execution, and after-action review.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data, developing reports and presentations, and communicating findings to management officials.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:

• Experience coordinating annual program reviews and audits across multiple organizational offices, including managing remediation plans to resolve high-priority findings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a long-term project, including formulation of requirements, resource identification, project execution, and after-action review.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data, developing reports and presentations, and communicating findings to management officials.

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:

1. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
2. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
3. Compliance - Knows procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs and projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
4. Project Management - Knows principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
5. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

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.

Additional information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [redacted]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and federal applicant eligibility. To prove you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement for the highest grade level requested, you must submit SF-50 documentation showing a sequential 52-week period. Box 4 of the SF-50 must show an effective date at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing date. Do not submit an award SF-50 or a current-year pay adjustment SF-50, as these generally do not verify grade, eligibility, or the full 52-week requirement.

To ensure your application passes HR validation, you are highly encouraged to combine and upload the following required SF-50 documents into a single PDF:
• The SF-50 showing when you were originally appointed or promoted to your qualifying grade level (establishing the start of your 52-week timeline) OR subsequent SF-50 (such as a Within-Grade Increase, promotion, or award) dated at least 52 weeks later.

Warning on Incomplete Documentation: Submitting only an annual general pay adjustment SF-50 or an award SF-50 by itself is insufficient, as these individual documents do not track or prove your original entry date into that grade. If your documentation fails to conclusively prove a full 52-week history at the next lower grade, you will be rated Ineligible for that tier.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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