Program Manager

Job Description:

The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS. This position may serve as a manager at level 1, 2, or 3 - (Frontline, Middle, or Senior level).

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This position may serve as a manager at level 1, 2, or 3 common duties include -

The Program Manager serves within the Program Management Organization (PMO) and manages programs and projects supporting organizational and agency strategic goals. Depending on level, the incumbent manages work through subordinate employees and/or subordinate managers across multiple organizational units, functions, and disciplines. Provides leadership in planning, directing, and evaluating information technology-centric programs and projects, including contractor oversight for development, testing, integration, implementation, and sustainment of systems.

Integrates work across organizations to achieve strategic objectives. Participates in strategic planning activities and makes commitments related to program goals, resources, and priorities. Assesses program requirement stability, oversees complex studies of proposed software applications, ensures compliance with system requirements, and reviews contractor deliverables.

Develops and implements program management strategies, establishes evaluation methods, and monitors program performance to identify risks and areas for improvement. Implements changes and interventions to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Tracks milestones and interdependencies across portfolios and ensures delivery of program outcomes.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources across multiple programs and organizational units. Leads budget planning activities, analyzes short- and long-term resource requirements, and reallocates resources as needed to meet mission objectives. Applies knowledge of technical program requirements, budget, human resource management, and administrative policies.

Provides leadership and direction to subordinate managers, program managers, and staff by assigning work, setting priorities, communicating organizational vision, and evaluating performance. Coaches and develops staff, promotes teamwork, and implements change management strategies. Develop solutions to complex issues that cross organizational lines and may contribute to agency-wide initiatives.

Maintains extensive internal and external coordination and represents the organization in technical meetings, program reviews, and strategic planning efforts. Ensures compliance with policies and promotes an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Scope and complexity increase by level, with senior positions managing larger multi-level organizations, multiple subordinate managers, and broader strategic initiatives across major organizational components.

Job Requirements:

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Conditions of employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Position filled as either temporary promotion or reassignment based on current grade level.
This is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed 2 years, maybe made permanent.
If position is made permanent (unless previously completed) the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for each level is defined as:

Experience applying program management principles and techniques to develop new programs and organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

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You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *

Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.

*All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. *

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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.

This is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed 2 years; it may be terminated sooner, extended or made permanent without further competition. Upon completion the selectee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.

This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core
compensation is available on the website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.

If position is made permanent (unless previously completed) the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

Some, all, or none of the referred candidates may be interviewed.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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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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ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

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.

Job Ident #: 867147700

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$150,392 - $228,000

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs