Program Manager

Federal Aviation Administration•Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Training, Advanced Training Support (AJV-T400). The Directorate delivers technical training to build and maintain a certified, mission-ready operations workforce and strengthen the safety and security of the National Airspace System (NAS) and the nation’s borders. The Program Manager serves as a Group Manager, directing a large, geographically dispersed, multilevel staff of senior analysts, engineers, and Instructional Systems Analysts through subordinate supervisors. The organization supports the development of curriculum, services, products, and tools for technical training delivered to the air traffic control and technical operations workforce. The work is a critical area of safety oversight and affects the safe and efficient operation of the NAS. The role integrates multiple projects and programs with organizational objectives, manages budget and staffing resources, and evaluates program performance and areas for improvement. The Program Manager leads strategic and budget planning, directs technical training requirements analysis, oversees contractor services, and represents the Directorate on issues involving innovative tools, infrastructure, simulation products, and technical training. The position has authority to make commitments, establish policies and procedures, and make exceptions within its assigned area of responsibility. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level.
Specialized experience analyzing technical training requirements to evaluate and define technical training development, maintenance, infrastructure, and simulation product and project requirements.
U.S. citizenship.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Direct a large, geographically dispersed staff of senior analysts, engineers, and Instructional Systems Analysts through subordinate supervisors.
Integrate multiple projects and programs to accomplish organizational objectives and organize programs in accordance with the organization’s mission and goals.
Develop methods to evaluate program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Define, acquire, and allocate budgets, staff, and other resources across organizational units, projects, and programs; manage the group budget and address resource needs.
Lead budget planning for projects and programs under the position’s control and project short- and long-term resource needs.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to ad hoc team leaders; monitor and evaluate employee, manager, and organizational performance; affect hiring decisions; recommend pay increases; and take delegated personnel actions.
Communicate organizational vision and objectives, conduct strategic planning, and set priorities.
Coach and develop staff and organizational capabilities; approve leave; and take or approve corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Promote, support, and participate in the FAA’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs.
Direct analysis of ATO technical training requirements to evaluate and define training development, maintenance, infrastructure, simulation product, and project requirements.
Organize complex projects supporting the acquisition of services and products for technical training at more than 500 nationwide facilities serving air traffic and technical operations personnel.
Develop business relationships with other ATO Service Units and support contractors.
Apply effective business processes to deliver products and services at the lowest cost, within required time frames, and with a focus on internal customers.
Coordinate with internal and external contacts about project and program status, results, and future plans; oversee contractor services for development and execution of ATO Technical Training.
Represent the Directorate as the primary focal point for issues related to innovative tools that enhance technical training, infrastructure, and simulation products.
Make commitments, establish new policies and procedures, and make exceptions within the assigned area of responsibility.
Perform other related duties as assigned.