Job Description

Summary

This position is in the Safety Assurance and Risk Management Division in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight (TSO). You will analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and present results, develop data visualizations, and collaborate with others in TSO, FTA, and USDOT to support data-informed transit safety policies and programs.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. Due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Many', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Duties

As a Transportation Data Analyst, you will :

• Select and apply appropriate methodologies for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating transit safety data analyses.
• Plan, develop, and execute data analyses to support the strategic objectives of safety risk management and safety assurance, and deliver high-impact insights to improve public transportation safety.
• Understand and apply communication best practices and plain language principles to ensure all communication is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Support inter-disciplinary, inter-office or inter-agency teams, programs, or projects in a highly dynamic environment, adjusting tasks and schedules as needed in response to emerging safety concerns, changing priorities, and management direction.
• Represent FTA as a participant or presenter in transit industry safety working groups, at conferences, technical teams, and other related activities to ensure continued exchange of information.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven mid-level analyst who leverages statistical and mathematical expertise to improve public transportation safety through sound and replicable data analysis and clear communication and data visualization.

Requirements

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: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• 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 specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration

To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience in Applying established qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques - grounded in operations research, mathematics, probability and statistics, and related disciplines - to study, interpret, and report on operational, policy, or performance data.
• Experience conducting analytics projects by gathering and documenting requirements, adapting existing processes; leverage analytic methods to support program management decisions.
• Experience preparing clear technical documentation, reports, or memoranda that present analytic findings (including quantitative and qualitative evidence) and deliver actionable, evidence‑based recommendations to support program improvement, program evaluation, and performance management.

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

• Experience in applying advanced analysis techniques through knowledge of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or related disciplines to originate new methods for gathering, interpreting, and reporting on complex operational, policy, or performance data.
• Experience planning and implementing data analytics projects, including selecting and developing innovative data analysis methodologies.
• Experience developing and leading the creation of dashboards and advanced data visualization tools to inform senior leadership and drive strategic decision-making.

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:

• Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection,analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

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

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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Required Documents

RESUME: In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages.

Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination , including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit :

DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the standards for this vacancy and provide all of the following documents:

• your most recent performance appraisal,
• the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
• your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

How to Apply

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

• To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
• Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• You may review your saved application(s) at

If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]

Agency contact information

Automated Staffing Office

Phone

000-000-0000

Email

[email protected]

Address

DOT, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

Next steps

You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist may evaluate your application. If evaluated, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/05/2026 to 05/18/2026

This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary

$90,968 - $163,062 per year

Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at:

Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Denver, CO

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

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Cambridge, MA

Kansas City, MO

New York, NY

Fort Worth, TX

Seattle, WA

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time - Full Time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

• 2101 Transportation Specialist

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

No

Bargaining unit status

Yes - This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE/3313.

Announcement number

FTA.TSO-2026-0007

Control number

867878900

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, For contractors, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Relocation

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