Federal Aviation Administration
Program Manager
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Summary
To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-J (FG/GS-14). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes experience analyzing technical training requirements to evaluate, and define technical training development, maintenance, infrastructure and simulation product and project requirements. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
As the Group Manager, he/she applies detailed knowledge of project/program management principles and policies manage a large multi-level, geographically dispersed staff of senior analysts, engineers and Instructional Systems Analysts through subordinate supervisors. The staff is responsible for supporting the development of curriculum, services, products and tools for delivering technical training to the Air Traffic Control and Technical Operations workforce. This work is a critical area of safety oversight and directly impact the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). He/she applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple projects to accomplish objectives. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. As the Program Manager, he/she develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Uses a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units. Manages group budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units, projects or programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for projects and programs under his/her control and projects short and long-term future needs. He/she assigns tasks and responsibilities to ad hoc team leaders; monitors and evaluates employees, managers and organization's performance; affects hiring decisions; recommends pay increases; and is delegated authority to take conclusive personnel actions involving subordinates. He/she is responsible for communicating the organization's vision and objectives, strategic planning and setting priorities. Coaches and develops staff and organizational capabilities; approves leave; and takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Promotes, supports, and participates in the FAAs Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs. Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of the work directed. Directs the team in analyzing ATO technical training requirements to evaluate, and define technical training development, maintenance, infrastructure and simulation product and project requirements. Uses skill applying strategic planning principles to organize complex projects to support AJI efforts to acquire services and products for delivering technical training to over 500 nationwide facilities for both air traffic and technical operations personnel. He/she develops beneficial business relationships with other ATO Service Units and support contractors. He/she uses experience applying effective business processes to ensure that products and services are provided at the lowest cost, within the required time-frame and with a focus on internal customers. Contacts are routinely internal and external. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. External contacts include the aviation industry; stakeholders from the private sector and other FAA organizations to oversee contractor services for the development and execution of ATO Technical Training. Represents directorate as the primary focal on issues related to the development of innovated tools used to enhance technical training, infrastructure and simulation products. He/she has authority to make commitments, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions within the assigned area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Required Documents
A Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) is required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation (e.g., transcripts, etc.) will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be included with your application or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number. 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/.
How to Apply
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) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. 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.