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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (SATSS Team Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, ESC, Planning & Requirements Group, Infrastructure Program Implementation Team (AJV-E380)

Summary

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/02/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$138,995 - $173,980 per year

Salary above includes locality pay for the duty location: College Park, GA (23.79%).

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
College Park, GA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - The job may require up to 50% 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
ANE-ATO-26-091-97832
Control number
867606800

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees-FAA wide.

Duties

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Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Identifies the need for improvement, develops necessary plans and builds consensus to insure successful implementation of the change. Collaborates with others in an open environment to exchange ideas and knowledge. Changes viewpoints, behavior and work attitudes in response to new information. Identifies and develops specific initiatives and metrics to support agency goals. Communicates initiatives and metrics to employees for
accomplishment.

Manages, implements, conducts cost analysis, and authorizes multidimensional programs in the Service Area. Ensures configuration management and safety management are addressed within each project. Ensures completion of asset capitalization and successfully closes out projects and programs with sponsors, local facilities and other customers.
Supports the formulation of Service Area input to the service unit business/operations plans. Collects, assembles, and analyzes relevant data for project/program development. Assists with translating corporate business and operations plans into Service Area work plans for execution.

Reviews all relevant plans and ensures that they are coordinated and horizontally integrated within the Service Area. Tracks progress against national and Service Area plans and reports status. Serves as focal point for NAS equipment issues and compiles and provides initial validation of facility/service area needs. Collects, analyzes, and submits operational and technical data to service units for needs validation and requirements development. Presents alternatives and provides recommended solutions and associated costs. Acts as an advocate to ensure that needs are successfully developed into requirements that can be funded to sustain and expand NAS capabilities. Provides prioritization of Service Area requirements and coordinates and integrate across service units and external organizations.

Applies a variety of techniques to deliver results. Establishes clear, measurable performance objectives for the unit and the people he or she manages. Adjusts the way work is performed to meet changing conditions and demands. Makes tough decisions to solve complex problems. Tracks costs of doing business and makes appropriate people and budget adjustments to achieve objectives. Understands the customers' requirements and focuses on delivering high quality products and services to satisfy those requirements.

Uses teamwork effectively to achieve business results. Ensures equal employment opportunities in the workplace and capitalizes on available talent to enhance team performance. Recognizes and rewards high performance, and provides constructive feedback to employees to facilitate their development. Creates an environment in which people thrive and accomplish their best.

Skillfully communicates and works well with others. Communicates openly and honestly. Fosters open communication and exchange of ideas and knowledge. Establishes networks inside and outside the organization to foster agency objectives. Collaborates with others to achieve results and handles emotionally charged or controversial issues responsibly. Leads with consistency, dignity, compassion, and integrity.

Builds a shared vision with others across the ATO and outside. Plans for changing trends that can affect operations. Changes viewpoints, behavior, and work methods in response to new information. Recovers quickly from setbacks and helps others build realistic expectations toward organizational change. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward achieving results.

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

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-13. 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 is:

  • Working on large, complex infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Operation, installation, and/or establishment of National Airspace System (NAS) components, facilities, and systems.
  • Managing NAS-related programs and/or projects involving acquisition, deployment, sustainment, and/or facility improvements.

Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.

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

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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

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 Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

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 KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.

https://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htmFAA's Core Compensation Pay Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:

Incomplete Application: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or further consideration for this vacancy.

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

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Agency contact information

Yu-Lung Hui
Phone
1 (781) 238-7265
Fax
1 (781) 238-7283
Email
yu-lung.hui@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANE Regional HR Services Branch
1200 District Avenue
AHF-N500
Burlington, MA 01803
US

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