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Supervisory Operations Support Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Research & Analysis Group, AFS-430.

Summary

The incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Operations Support Specialist within the Flight Research & Analysis Group, AFS-430.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/11/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary
$95,489 - $148,037 per year

Salary does not include locality. Locality will be determined upon selection.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAC-FS-26-AFS430-98076
Control number
864340800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees- AVS Wide to include AMA-200

Duties

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Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Resolves problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. Manages the development of new policies and procedures.

Maintains program management responsibilities, including developing concepts, standards, policy, criteria, guidance, procedures, programs, documentation, interpretive materials, rules, research, and operator approvals associated with their programs. Programs relate to complex technical aspects of flight operations involving new classes or types of aircraft, airborne, ground-based and space-based systems, operating concepts and operating minima, air traffic control and airport systems, flight procedures, technologies, and flight research. The manager plans, directs, and executes work for multiple organizational projects and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Integrates the work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the group, division, Flight Standards, and the FAA. Work is governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. Work has direct impact on the airline industry on a national and international level.

Managerial duties include communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring performance of employees, approving leave and related personnel requests. Monitors and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational projects and programs. Applies EEO concepts to managerial responsibilities and demonstrates ability to treat all employees in a fair and equitable manner.

Maintains a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, the general principles of aviation safety and the Federal laws, regulations and policies affecting aviation. Applies knowledge and skills to manage the development and administration of regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft. Maintains knowledge of the operational aspect of air carrier programs and similar commercial aviation operations for adequacy of equipment, procedures, and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft. Determines research requirements and activities. Interfaces with program design and analysis functions to develop test and test data requirements. Coordinates with other organizations to ensure safe and effective execution of flight research activities.

Supports the development of long-range organizational concepts and plans in support of the division. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within AVS and across the FAA. The incumbent will network within and maintain frequent contact with the FAA, contractors, airline industry, NASA, DOD, international representatives, aviation organizations, and customers to identify and discuss issues, exchange information, and advance aviation safety.

Manages international coordination responsibilities and activities. This includes technical working groups, panels, harmonization of operating procedures, and other issues relating to their section, group and the division’s projects in coordination with other organizational elements of the agency, other Government agencies, or industry representatives in order to provide technical assistance and resolving highly complex problems of national importance having a direct influence on the continued efficiency of aircraft operations.

Other duties as assigned.

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).
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

  • Experience developing concepts, standards, policy, guidance, procedures, and programs to support flight operations.
  • Experience applying operation knowledge of communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) technologies and procedures as they apply to flight operations.
  • Experience with program design and analysis function to develop test and test data requirements.
  • Experience leading a team and providing managerial support.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skill and Abilities, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and other factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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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

Notes:

  1. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
  2. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  3. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.
  4. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
  5. Salary does not include locality payment. Duty location will be determined at selection.
  6. To confirm receipts of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz
Phone
1 (405) 954-7981
Email
Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
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