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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, FAA Logistics Center, Automation Comms Product Group, Integrated Logistics Mgmt Team, AJW-L140

Summary

Serves as the Supervisory Program Manager for the Logistics Center. As a Supervisory Program Manager at the Logistics Center, the employee is responsible for coordinating logistics support activities across all Groups within the Logistics Center and providing a central point of contact for FAA and other agency customers.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/07/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$111,779 - $173,292 per year

Salary listed includes locality payment of 17.06%

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
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
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
AAC-ATO-26-AJWL140-98481
Control number
867911300

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Clarification from the agency

Current permanent FAA employees within ATO Line of Business to include the FAA Academy (AMA-400).

Duties

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Typically directs the work of team leads and subordinate employees supporting numerous projects and programs that significantly impact the organization and frequently influence the mission of the Line of Business (LOB)/Staff Office, regional operations, or the agency as a whole. The position is responsible for leading a portfolio of interrelated programs and projects that vary in complexity and scope, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. Exercises full supervisory authority, including workforce planning, communicating organizational vision and goals, establishing priorities, assigning work, monitoring performance, providing coaching and professional development, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary. Actively promotes continuous learning and participation in development programs to strengthen employee competencies
and organizational capability.

Applies an advanced knowledge of program management concepts, supported by an advanced knowledge of logistics, budget execution, human resources, acquisition, and administrative policies, to plan, execute, and oversee effective programs within the Logistics Center. Integrates cost, schedule, performance, and risk management principles to ensure successful program outcomes. Collaborates across functional organizations within the Logistics Center, the FAA, and external stakeholders to define program requirements, evaluate technical and business proposals, respond to inquiries, and negotiate solutions that balance customer needs with organizational constraints.

Leads efforts to address complex, high-visibility, and often abstract programmatic issues with potential impact across multiple organizations or agency-wide initiatives. Develops comprehensive plans, decision papers, and communication strategies to support senior leadership decision-making. Chairs meetings with customers, program leadership, and technical representatives; represents the organization in briefings; and travels to customer or stakeholder locations as required. Ensures executive-level briefings, presentations, and correspondence accurately reflect current program status and support strategic objectives.

Maintains regular communication with FAA integrated product teams, senior management, and external partners to ensure program alignment and integration. Works closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), National Airspace System (NAS) Engineering, and logistics organizations to develop and implement sustainment and support strategies that meet operational and life-cycle requirements. May coordinate with other government agencies to plan and manage cross-organizational/interagency initiatives.

Provides programmatic leadership and guidance to subordinates, program staff, and technical specialists, ensuring coordination among logistics, engineering, financial, and business functions. Confers with internal and external customers to define work requirements, resolve program issues, and ensure the availability of data and analysis needed for life-cycle planning, configuration management, and system supportability decisions. Develops and recommends strategies to improve program performance and conveys findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Plans, defines, and manages budgets, staffing, and other resources for multiple programs. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning and execution process, including forecasting short- and long-term resource requirements, reallocating resources among programs, and justifying funding needs. Ensures effective stewardship of resources to achieve program objectives.

Establishes and monitors performance metrics and uses data-driven analysis to assess program health, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Work is guided by established policies, procedures, and organizational goals, with broad discretion to resolve most issues independently.

May perform 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).
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period 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 (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-I (FG/GS-13). Specialized experienceis experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience conducting logistics support program analysis and evaluation; determining resources required to deliver services to customers; implementing and/or developing supply and logistics management policies, goals, and objectives; implementing workforce planning; leading diverse work groups; ability to perform management studies and/or resolving complex and controversial issues.

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Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): It was determined that a Well Qualified candidate will demonstrate experience with logistics support concepts (e.g., life cycle management; maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations; supply chain management) in support of the National Airspace System.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy 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. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be considered.

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

3. 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.

4. This position will require occasional travel.

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. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.

7. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Jaedin Hypes at Kuba.J.Hypes@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

Jaedin Hypes
Phone
1 (405) 954-4517
Email
Kuba.J.Hypes@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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