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Supervisory IT Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA/ATO Flight Program Operations, Tech Services, Eng Services Grp, Mission Software Team, AJF-2320

Summary

Oversees and determines timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages while directing, planning, and assigning work to be accomplished by subordinate employees.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/14/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$131,438 - $203,661 per year

The salary listed above includes locality of 17.06% for the Oklahoma City, OK area.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
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
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAC-ATO-26-AJF2320-98673
Control number
869068100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees.

Duties

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Applies an advanced knowledge of all aspects of the work directed to provide leadership and guidance to a diverse staff with the responsibility to create, design, program, test, and maintain computer software. This includes various principles and techniques like hypothesis testing and regression analysis validate hypotheses, model relationships between variables, and make predictions.

Provides expert guidance and instruction on the most recent technologies and advising on what new technological solutions and their implementation will meet business and systems requirements. Creates rational strategies for upgrading the organization's network software whenever a new update is available to ensure missions operates smoothly in the event of a problem. Develops and troubleshoots software using software development tools and applications, utilizes principles from mathematics and computer science to develop unit test software and software verification cases and procedures for embedded system in test systems of airborne navigation systems and flight inspection systems. JavaScript (ECMAscript), ReactJS, HTML 5, CSS3, Eclipse, SQL/PLSQL, Linux Command Line, Spring framework, Maven, Git, C#, .Net Core, and Golang.

Communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities and schedules. Ensures staff has the technology needed to accomplish duties and responsibilities. Assigns responsibilities, monitors, and evaluates performance, coaches, and develops employees, approves leave, gives advice, counsels, instructions to employees on both work, technical and administrative matters. Recommends or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Communicates and reinforces Equal Opportunity policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/project/program. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/ 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.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Organizes and executes tasks required to produce a tangible, service or deliverable timely and based on program objectives. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the major subdivision. Work frequently affects the major subdivision's internal and external customers.

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).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. 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 includes:  experience engaging in substantive analysis and application of advanced Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts, methods, and practices to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and technical experts on critical IT issues; reviewing hardware and software specifications and contract work to include establishment of test requirements and validation procedures to measure performance quality and reliability; developing information technology support processes; developing future initiatives with continual technological improvements to an agency's network; monitoring and communicating work progress; monitoring employee attendance and approving requests for leave.

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Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office or Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A):

Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A)

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the 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.

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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

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) 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.

3) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

4) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Laura Whitlock at Laura.G.Whitlock@faa.gov.

5) This 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).

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

Laura Whitlock
Phone
1 (404) 305-5336
Fax
1 (405) 954-3003
Email
Laura.G.Whitlock@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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