This position is organizationally assigned to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Administration, Office of IT and Data Services. The Highway Data Specialist provides direct, high-level support to the Data and Digital Services Team on business processes, performance management, and strategic initiatives. This position supports both FHWA Data Initiatives and serves as an expert advisor in activities pertaining to Federal-aid program and Federal Lands highway data projects.
As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:
- Refine the vision and goals for a comprehensive data projects program, aligning initiatives with the agency’s strategic objectives.
- Oversee the performance of data projects to ensure they meet established goals and deliver value to the agency.
- Network with high-level stakeholders to solicit feedback on the impact and value of data projects and ensure alignment with agency priorities.
- Continuously evaluate and refine the data project program, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and lessons learned from project execution.
- Explore existing data repositories to understand what data are where to leverage those data using software tools to create reports, dashboards, and other analyses.
The ideal candidate for this position is a self-motivated team player who is passionate about data, curious about patterns and anomalies, and driven to derive actionable insights to improve how we serve the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This key position will lead a comprehensive program of data projects. They will set the vision and goals for the data projects program by engaging stakeholders, monitoring program performance, and ensuring projects align with business needs. Additionally, this position serves as the outreach coordinator with Federal-aid and Federal Lands Division Offices to understand evolving requirements and gather high-level feedback on the value and impact of these projects.
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 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
- Experience with project management efforts for projects and/or programs which should include all facets of project management, including budgeting, contracting, scheduling, planning, communications, and/or execution.
- Experience with the implementation of program and/or project management strategies and initiatives, and leading presentations and briefings on same.
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 leading project management efforts for projects and/or programs which should include all facets of project management, including budgeting, contracting, scheduling, planning, communications, and/or execution.
- Experience leading the implementation of program and/or project management strategies and initiatives, and leading presentations and briefings on same.
- Experience with data management principles such as data manipulation, databases, PowerBi, data collection.
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:
Data Systems - Knowledge of computer hardware and software development and systems as they apply to the conception, specification, analysis, planning, development, installation, test, modification and use of data handling and computing systems in support of aerospace flight and ground systems.
Information Technology Program Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of an IT program to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance).
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.
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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.