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Acquisition Program Analyst (Policy)
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AFN/ACQ/AAP, Acquisition Policy, AAP-100
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This position is located within the Acquisition Policy Division (AAP-100), within the Office of Acquisition and Business Services.
I-band: The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.
J-Band: The incumbent serves as an Acquisition Program Analyst which develops and provides advice and direction on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance.
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Summary
This position is located within the Acquisition Policy Division (AAP-100), within the Office of Acquisition and Business Services.
I-band: The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.
J-Band: The incumbent serves as an Acquisition Program Analyst which develops and provides advice and direction on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
College Park, GA
Atlantic City, NJ
Oklahoma City, OK
Fort Worth, TX
Des Moines, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-This is not a telework position. Please refer to agency policy regarding telework. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,351 - $148,037 per year
Salary does not include locality. Locality rate will be determined at time of selection.
Pay scale & grade
FV I - J
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type Temporary - 1 YEAR
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Multi-Unit.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ACT-ACQ-26-AAP-100-100470 Control number 883900100
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FAA-WIDE
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At the I-band level:
The incumbent independently researches, analyzes, and develops all aspects of acquisition policy for professional work involving the lifecycle acquisition of all FAA programs for all phases of the Acquisition lifecycle process. Performs policy and guidance research and analysis and prepares draft policy, guidance, forms, and other documentation for the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAAs) Acquisition Management System (AMS). Applies innovative thinking to develop and improve FAA acquisition policy and guidance.
Collaborates with senior personnel on AMS policy, and may work with or advise management and program officials on specific policy issues that impact Agency performance or strategic goals. Works with senior team members and management to resolve complex acquisition problems; prepares and presents briefing packages to senior leaders and executive policy boards.
Acts as a principal contributor of a team and performs leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to acquisition policy, guidance, and operating procedures and practices to plan and accomplish assignments independently in terms of project/work planning, time management, and resource management in accomplishing tasks or projects.
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) the incumbent works with team members, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to ensure agency policy and guidance support FAAs ability to acquire and maintain all of the products, services and real property it needs to meet its mission, including complex major air traffic system programs. The Analyst also manages and develops the content of automated tools and job aids for the acquisition workforce. Develops and provides advice on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulations, methods, and acquisition best practices. Supports change management actions associated with updates to policy, methods, and best practices.
The incumbent develops and recommends approaches to address anticipated issues. Reviews and evaluates proposed changes to policy and guidance suggested or drafted by others and participates on special projects and working groups related to acquisition concerns. Assists in providing policy interpretation and responses to external audits and stakeholder inquiries. Work assigned may cross different functional areas and/or multiple organizations.
At the J-band level:
Performs legislative and policy research and analysis and authors policy, guidance, forms, and other documentation for the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAAs) Acquisition Management System (AMS). Applies innovative thinking to develop and improve FAA acquisition policy and guidance (unique because the FAA is exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulation) to best serve the FAAs need for an acquisition system that enables the FAA to acquire and maintain all of the products, services, and real property the FAA needs to meet its mission, including complex major air traffic system acquisition programs. Researches and analyzes acquisition related laws, policy, guidance, best practices, and lessons learned and collaborates with practitioners and stakeholders in drafting, socializing, refining, and finalizing policy and guidance materials. Reviews and evaluates proposed changes to policy and guidance suggested or drafted by others and participates on special projects and working groups related to acquisition concerns. Provides policy interpretation and assists with oversight activities and responses to external audits and inquiries.
Typical assignments may include: providing guidance to less-experienced professionals; leading large project/program teams; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; predicting potential issues and proposing preventive actions.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to:
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 or FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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 include
At I-Band: Experience researching, providing advice and guidance on acquisition policies, processes, practices, and procedures.
At J-Band: Experience providing advice and guidance to management and staff on acquisition policies, processes, practices, and procedures.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Selectee remains at current duty location.
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Additional information
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
FAA Employees MUST provide an SF-50.
May be made permanent without further competition.
Position is not to exceed one (1) year. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.
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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.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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
Required Documents
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Amendment Date: 09/10/2026
Amendment Note: include nte info
Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email Monique.Heriegel@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Amendment Date: 09/10/2026
Amendment Note: include nte info
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Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email Monique.Heriegel@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
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Des Moines, WA
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Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email Monique.Heriegel@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
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Summary
This position is located within the Acquisition Policy Division (AAP-100), within the Office of Acquisition and Business Services.
I-band: The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.
J-Band: The incumbent serves as an Acquisition Program Analyst which develops and provides advice and direction on agency-wide acquisition policy and guidance.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
College Park, GA
Atlantic City, NJ
Oklahoma City, OK
Fort Worth, TX
Des Moines, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-This is not a telework position. Please refer to agency policy regarding telework. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,351 - $148,037 per year
Salary does not include locality. Locality rate will be determined at time of selection.
Pay scale & grade
FV I - J
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type Temporary - 1 YEAR
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by NATCA: Multi-Unit.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ACT-ACQ-26-AAP-100-100470 Control number 883900100
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