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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Central Service Center, Management and Administrative Support Team (AJV-C640)

Summary

Serves as the Team Manager for the ATO AJV Service Center, Resource Management Group, Management and Administrative Support Team.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/08/2026 to 05/18/2026
Salary
$142,891 - $221,407 per year

Salary above includes locality rate of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Worth, TX
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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-CM174-98501
Control number
868273400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent Employees ATO-Wide

Duties

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Manages, directs, and evaluates multiple projects, programs, and activities that support the organization's goals and objectives. Gathers and analyzes data and provides recommendations concerning broad and often complex projects, programs, and issues involving internal management systems and functional assignments. Manages the work of a large organization with support to multiple Service Units. Integrates work of various Service Units to meet the organization's strategic goals, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments for ATO.

Responsibilities include supervising, managing, and leading a group of specialists and assistants who respond to EEO and Accountability Board complaints, FAA Administrator Hotlines, Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests; Performance Management; Awards; Directives Management, CASTLE, and other administrative programs.

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 the 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.

Researches, prepare and presents reports and briefings to senior-level managers on assigned programs. Supplies background information, analysis, and recommendations to ATO management on current and proposed policies and regulations regarding assigned programs.

Provides expert advice and guidance both internally and externally to address diverse issues, often across multiple programs and/or functional areas. Makes recommendations or implements decisions that may impact or change policies, processes, or programs. 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. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross-organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO.

Applies a detailed knowledge of technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Works closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.

Participates in strategic planning and communicating the organization's vision and objectives. Monitors accomplishments, and prepares final reports for approval/certification to meet Agency imposed deadlines. Ensures compliance with all reporting and controlled correspondence systems. Leads or participates in internal/external work groups, committees, and meetings regarding matters arising under the manager's area of responsibility.

Creates and maintains a climate of positive human relations and open communication within the organization. Establishes means by which employees can effectively contribute to accomplishing FAA's goals and objectives.

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).
  • Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-J or FG/GS14) level that is typically in or 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 perform successfully the work of the position to be filled. 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 includes:

Experience applying detailed knowledge of technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.

Education

There is no education substitution.

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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

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and mission objectives, leaving considerable room for discretion. Individual and organizational performance generally are reviewed periodically through performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with the tactical and strategic (short-term and long-term) objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO.

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applications may be interviewed.

Supervisory Probationary period: One year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume MUST have your official title, grade and series on your work history.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.

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

Cindy Muckensturm - Human Resources Specialist
Phone
1 (877) 222-5894
Fax
1 (817) 222-5852
Email
cindy.a.muckensturm@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US

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