Supervisory Program Analyst (Associate Division Chief for Licensing Support)
The incumbent provides managerial leadership to and exercises supervision and direction over the analysis, implementation, management, and support of licensing and other Bureau IT systems.
Incumbent trains and mentors other WTB staff on software and tools for which they have responsibility, facilitating staff's ability to use software and tools, and prepares staff to assume the responsibility for the software and tool maintenance and to actively engage in future development efforts.
Serves as a Bureau expert and project manager for the operations, maintenance, enhancements, design, and development of new features or components for WTB Systems and is considered the System Owner for the Universal Licensing System (ULS), Antenna Structure Registration (ASR), Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS), E-106 System.
Coordinates with the Commission's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to manage all support functions necessary to operate the licensing system and subsystem, their components, and their associated processes.
Provides direction to IT contractor staff, supervises and manages the development of all requirements and documentation, and the implementation of solutions.
Serves as the technical expert in the research, analysis, and identification of potential solutions to the Bureau's complex business processes and information management needs.
The incumbent coordinates with Division and Bureau management the implementation of programs and projects, develops and executes operational plans, and develops guidance for complex extensive implementation and technology integration.
Participates in industry meetings and conferences with industry representatives, congressional staff, and others to discuss Commission policy with respect to wireless telecommunications regulations and data.
Represents the Commission, Bureau, and Division on special committees and in negotiations or conferences with industry, other Federal agencies, and state and local government on wireless telecommunication matters.
Provides technical guidance for WTB's licensing system, related systems, and data analysis to such special committees and conferences.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment :
- FCC Employees Only
- Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.
ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade.
If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience :
For the GS-14, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service.
For this position, specialized experience includes the following :
Experience supervising (leading) staff in the accomplishment of executing information technology initiatives, activities including the determination of scope, justification for funding, personnel and other resources;
analyzing data and trends; developing business integration models; risk analyses; and implementing strategies in support of licensing and other Bureau IT systems.
Experience providing advice and guidance to management on recommended courses of action, development of proposals defining the project, scope, and schedule in order to execute project plans.
Experience developing and analyzing requirements for automated systems utilized for licensing processes and related activities;
and identifying opportunities where new technologies can be tested to improve automated processes.
Preparing documentation for system upgrades and new system requirements, user acceptance test plans, data analysis, system analysis and recommendations, user guides, and training materials;
and communicating with stakeholders, and a variety of individuals within and outside the organization.
For the GS-15, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service.
For this position, specialized experience includes the following :
Experience supervising (leading) staff in the accomplishment of executing information technology initiatives, activities including the determination of scope, justification for funding, personnel and other resources;
analyzing data and trends; developing business integration models; risk analyses; and implementing strategies in support of licensing and other Bureau IT systems.
Experience providing advice and guidance to management on recommended courses of action, development of proposals defining the project, scope, and schedule in order to execute project plans.
Experience planning and managing projects that include the delivery of services, reporting, data analysis to FCC staff and the public.
Experience coordinating with IT staff on the development of innovative web pages and tools to provide information and data to help drive telecommunications policy.
Experience in the analysis of available web tools, Business Information System tools, and technologies to identify and evaluate IT solutions and create efficient and effective business processes.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : 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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including :
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831.
The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm EST.
Supplement Documents Required : Employees must provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade.
If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible.
How to Apply
To apply to this announcement go to the website :
Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information, and answers to job-specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.
S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying for federal jobs, please check this webpage.
If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.
com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm EST.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of online questions.
The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) is designed to afford selection priority to well-qualified, internal FCC employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, you must be a current FCC employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF).
To apply to this announcement go to the website : https : / / fcc.usajobs.gov
NOTE : To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system.
Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
Agency contact information
Beverly Davis
Phone
Address
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20554
United States
Next steps
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The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome via email.
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