This role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to FAA senior leadership, helping shape the future of aviation. We seek an inspiring, forward-thinking leader with vision, drive, and the ability to anticipate emerging trends while staying attuned to organizational priorities. If you thrive on delivering results, forging strong partnerships, and leading with impact, bring your leadership and innovation to the FAA.
Summary
This role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to FAA senior leadership, helping shape the future of aviation. We seek an inspiring, forward-thinking leader with vision, drive, and the ability to anticipate emerging trends while staying attuned to organizational priorities. If you thrive on delivering results, forging strong partnerships, and leading with impact, bring your leadership and innovation to the FAA.
Base salary is set within the range based on qualifications, experience and peer salaries. Locality pay is added for a total salary of up to $225,700
Pay scale & grade
EV 01
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fully-Paid PCS - Permanent Change of Station - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation will be paid (actual expenses). Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
The Deputy Assistant Administrator for Financial Services is designated the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He or she directs the agency's financial resources by providing executive leadership and oversight over the accounting, budgeting, financial management, financial analysis, investment planning and analysis, and cost and performance management and analysis activities of the agency. The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the agency's most senior leadership, to include the head of the Agency, and provides financial and management advice on significant agency planning, policy, and decision-making. He or she directs, manages, and provides policy guidance, advice, and oversight to financial personnel on financial, budget, and accounting operations and activities.
The Deputy Assistant Administrator plans for and administers a budget of approximately $25B in the execution of duties through a team of approximately 300 employees in a variety of professional and administrative disciplines.
Principal Responsibilities
Oversees the formulation of the agency's budget, including planning the budget that is submitted to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress; preparing appropriate FAA officials for OMB and congressional testimony; and responding to, and coordinating responses to, questions posed by OST, OMB, and Congress. Ensures funds are obligated and expended for the purposes intended and that the agency does not exceed the amounts available, in accordance with the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Provides executive oversight for FAA headquarters’ accounting operations which includes recording financial transactions; making and receiving payments; reviewing the financial aspects of contracts, purchase orders, and subcontracts; preparing recurring financial reports; analyzing accounting and financial data; researching and recommending solutions to complex accounting and financial management problems and issues; executing cash/debt/credit management systems and programs; and identifying and requesting changes to financial systems.
Oversees the agency's financial management-related programs and policies, including cash management, credit management, debt management, capitalization and inventory management.
Oversees the evaluation and assessment of FAA financial activities and programs at headquarters, and in the regions and centers, to assure organizational goals are satisfied in the most efficient, economical, and effective manner.
Ensures that there are adequate internal controls over the agency's financial operations and systems, consistent with applicable principles, standards, and requirements.
Provides agency-wide leadership and oversight of business cases that support major capital investment decisions. Ensures that investment decision authorities have adequate information about the financial implications of investments, including costs, benefits, and risks.
Serves as a member of the Joint Resources Council (JRC), the senior investment decision-making body for major capital investments for the Agency. Ensures that capital investments fulfill mission priorities and that investment decisions mitigate risks, make the best use of resources, and minimize duplication of investment efforts.
Oversees labor cost analysis for the FAA workforce. Provides complete and accurate financial analysis, modeling, labor cost forecasting, and illustrative support to help ensure that FAA management is informed on financial and policy decisions. Plays an active role in the financial analysis of bargaining unit contract negotiations.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
You will be required to serve a one-year FAA Executive System (FAAES) probationary period unless you have previously completed a probationary period in either the FAAES or the SES.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System (FAAES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience, within the past 10 years, which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent.
Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the technical and leadership requirements. Only your 2-page resume will be accepted and considered. Additional resume pages will not be reviewed.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of these criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.
LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS (LR)
LR 1 - Achieving Operational Results
Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders.
LR 2 - Leading People
Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations.
LR 3 - Building Relationships
Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization.
LR 4 - Strategic Change
Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (TQ)
TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience overseeing an organization responsible for managing multi-billion-dollar budgets and leading all core financial management functions, including budget formulation and execution, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls to support strategic decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize resource utilization.
TQ 2: Experience influencing high-level stakeholders such as a Board of Directors, Members of Congress, and/or senior organization officials on budget or financial management issues.
Education
There are no educational requirements for this position.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RESUME: As stated in the OPM memorandum titled Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service, dated May 29, 2025, resumes must be no more than two pages, legible, and in a readable font. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined based only on those two pages. Your resume must include detailed information to verify qualifications: employment start/end dates for each position, full-time or part-time status (or average hours per week), and position titles. For federal positions, include series and grade level. Your resume should clearly show relevant experience and education that support the specialized experience required.
SF-50: Current and former federal employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Career Executives or those with FAAES or SES reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES status.
CDP Certificate: If you have completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, include a copy of your OPM certificate.
Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the leadership and technical requirements for this position. Any additional pages will not be reviewed.
Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format.
You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide.
To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement. You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help.
Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application.
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.
SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Federal Aviation Administration
Executive Resources Division
800 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 523
AHR-200
Washington, DC 20591
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
RESUME: As stated in the OPM memorandum titled Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service, dated May 29, 2025, resumes must be no more than two pages, legible, and in a readable font. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined based only on those two pages. Your resume must include detailed information to verify qualifications: employment start/end dates for each position, full-time or part-time status (or average hours per week), and position titles. For federal positions, include series and grade level. Your resume should clearly show relevant experience and education that support the specialized experience required.
SF-50: Current and former federal employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Career Executives or those with FAAES or SES reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES status.
CDP Certificate: If you have completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, include a copy of your OPM certificate.
Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the leadership and technical requirements for this position. Any additional pages will not be reviewed.
Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format.
You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide.
To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement. You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help.
Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application.
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.
SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Federal Aviation Administration
Executive Resources Division
800 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 523
AHR-200
Washington, DC 20591
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
