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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Mission Support Services, AJV-0000

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services (AJV), AJV-0. Mission Support Services provides administration of shared technical and program services which promote standardization of processes to support efficiency and effectiveness in the NAS.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/18/2026 to 04/27/2026
Salary
$112,283 - $173,980 per year

The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations
few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AWA-AJV-26-9281TY-98184
Control number
865691200

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Clarification from the agency

Open to permanent FAA employees only.

Duties

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The Program Manager applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and a thorough understanding of AJV, ATO and the agency. Provides field or headquarters oversight for Mission Support Services programs and is responsible for managing complex management programs and activities and ensure communications consistency and standardization across the operations. Serves as the principal advisor to the Vice President (VP) and other senior staff members regarding activities, business planning, and resource management for program/projects. Directs the work of subordinate staff engaged in communications efforts and initiatives for a large, multi-level organization. Integrates the work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for a major organization.

Oversees the development and management of operational programs to ensure consistent communication across lines of businesses, service units, and bargaining units. Manages and tracks resources for programs and projects. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to coordinate business plan activities to assist the VP with developing and accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. Ensures development and establishment of adequate internal control systems, workload prioritization and resource allocation approaches on behalf of the VP and in conjunctions with other AJV managers. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Develops and approves solutions for budget issues and oversee the overall planning, direction and timely execution of such
programs and services.

Applies skill and experience with program/project management, budgeting, and control, and related reporting methods to develop and update required program documentation, such as proposed project budgets and implementation/development schedules. Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Tracks and manages multiple activities for the VP and creates executive level reports on ongoing activities. Works closely with the VP on establishment of the service unit's strategic plans as well as the service unit's business plan. Applies detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to AJV and include Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, union officials, senior FAA management and parties outside of FAA, including Department of Transportation (DOT) and Congressional offices. Serves as the primary contact for policies and procedures and provides field support for major Mission Support Services programs and complex projects. Coordinates responses to inquiries from senior FAA management and parties outside of the FAA.

Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Individual and organizational performance is, typically reviewed, periodically through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/projects with short-term and long-term objectives of the AJV and ATO.

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).
  • Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that 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 is defined as:

  • Experience in program and project management to manage and track resources for programs and projects, and to organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

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 your 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

NOTES:

1) 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 KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA 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 KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA 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.

his 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.htm2) T

3) Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

4)
This Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

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.

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Agency contact information

Tiwanda Yarborough
Phone
1 (202) 267-4609
Fax
1 (202) 267-8330
Email
tiwanda.yarborough@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
HQ Employment Services Branch
800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523
AHF-110
Washington, DC 20591
US

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