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Supervisory Program Management Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS, Flight Standards,Flight Technologies & Procedures, Flight Procedures & Airspace Branch, AFS-420

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Program Management Specialist - Standards Section Manager within AFS-420.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 04/27/2026
Salary
$112,283 - $173,980 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
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-FS420-98168
Control number
865910800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent AVS and AMA -200 Employees

Duties

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Integrates 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.

Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and frequently the FAA.

Manages and sets clear performance standards that promote accountability, a sense of individual responsibility, professionalism, and pride for organizational performance to subordinates. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments for an organization. Ensures effective managerial work and work quality across all organizations, while maintaining team and individual wellbeing. Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training, and scheduling of work. Also responsible for time and attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary actions, and the setting of the front line office goals and objectives.

Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges and barriers, and are clear about roles and responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the organization and that solutions fully consider and represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Models creative thinking and innovation. Delegates work and empowers subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Makes effective resourcing decisions across several work teams; making certain they deliver expected output within required time frame and budget. Adjusts resourcing plans as needed to meet changing work conditions. Holds others accountable to make good business decisions in meeting the needs of Flight Standards (FS). Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational team. Manages budget and reallocates resources among organizational projects/programs, or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment.

Oversees program functions that require access to classified information and systems up to the secret level. Attends meetings with executive leadership on topics that are sensitive or contain classified information. Manages or has access to sensitive information in effort to provide program administration.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives which leave considerable room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management.

Works as a member of a leadership team and contribute to problem-solving beyond own function. Builds and maintains an effective team; ensuring they are working together and beyond boundaries, exemplified by shared decision-making, commitment to sharing all relevant information, and considering inputs from all relevant stakeholders as necessary to create expected results. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Demonstrates and fosters high standards and ethical behavior. Models commitment to public service and the mission of the FAA.

Performs 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).

Qualifications

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

Specialized Experience: experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards; experience providing technical guidance to other Groups, divisions, Flight Standards Offices, and other Lines of Business on complex problems associated with global communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) standards, air traffic management (ATM) technologies, airport operations and procedures, and operator approvals; experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards; experience developing new or modifying existing policies and procedures; experience leading and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across a large organization.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

KSA Information:

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 KSA, 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.

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.

FAA employees, their spouses and minor children may not hold stock or any other securities interest in an airline, aircraft manufacturing company, or in a supplier of components of parts to an aircraft manufacturing company. This prohibition is effective on the date of your appointment. If selected, your acceptance of the agency's final offer means you agree to comply with this prohibition. Questions may be directed to an agency ethics official at 9-faa-agc-ethics-office@faa.gov.

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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. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.

3. Position will be filled in either Washington D.C or Oklahoma City, OK.

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. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

6.To confirm receipt 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.

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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz
Phone
1 (405) 794-7981
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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