Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
The Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst in the Office of Safety leads the analysis and integration of transportation data to support safety decisions. The incumbent manages nationwide safety programs, applies machine learning to large datasets, and develops performance measures. They supervise a team of high-level analysts and serve as a principal technical advisor, representing the agency to external stakeholders.
As a Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst, you will: Supervise and manage the development of nationwide transportation safety programs by analyzing crash, inspection, industry, and census data to formulate policy direction and support field operations. Oversee large-scale projects that manage the full lifecycle of transportation industry knowledge, applying advanced computational and machine learning methods to extract strategic insights from new or big data. Develop and implement data-based performance measures to monitor office-wide accomplishments, improve operational efficiency, and evaluate the effectiveness of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety programs. Direct and supervise a team of Transportation Industry Analysts, which involves planning and assigning work, evaluating staff performance, selecting candidates, and handling disciplinary matters. Serve as an authoritative technical advisor, representing the agency to senior management, state officials, and industry representatives to provide expert-level insights and resolve complex or controversial transportation data issues. The ideal candidate has experience applying analytical and evaluative principles and measurement techniques to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency-wide programs; expert knowledge of Federal and State government, policies, directives, and other regulatory guidance as it pertains to motor carriers; skill in oral and written communication to provide technical expertise, policy and procedural interpretations on the policies, directives, and other requirements in a clear, concise manner; and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing complex and technical information to diverse audiences about FMCSA programs.
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. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). 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: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).