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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Air Traffic Services, AJT-0

Summary

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Air Traffic Services (AJT), Headquarters Operations Directorate, AJT-0. Air Traffic Services provides safe, secure, and efficient management for the National Airspace System and international airspace assigned to U.S. control. AJT controls more than 5 million square miles of airspace in the U.S. and more than 24 million square miles over oceans.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/20/2026 to 05/29/2026
Salary
$150,392 - $228,000 per year

Salary includes locality increase of 33.94%.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework as determined by agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate TCS - Temporary Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees for relocation to the temporary duty station and relocation from the temporary duty location for a total of $54,000. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment type
Temporary - Two (2) Years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ACT-ATO-26-AJT0000-98657
Control number
869854000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA Employees Only.

Duties

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This position serves as the Program Manager for AJT-0 Vice President. In this capacity, he/she manages a team of analysts responsible for the development of business analytics tool and perform data analysis. Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and risks for identifying areas for improvement. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the AJT, the executive team, including the Vice Presidents of ATO organizations as well as the COO. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the analytical and evaluative work directed. Possesses a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the AJT, the ATO, and the FAA.

Has a detailed knowledge of program/project management, budgeting and control, and related reporting methods to develop and update required program documentation, such as proposed project budgets. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational projects/ programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed for prioritizing workload. Develops an evaluation method to assess programs/projects strengths and identifies areas for improvements. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. Provides strategic planning, direction, execution of programs and services. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. 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.

Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to coordinate business plan activities to assist AJT managers with developing and accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Develops, coordinates, and tracks Air Traffic Business goals with guidance and concurrence of the AJT. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with short-term and long-term objectives of AJT and the ATO. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results.

Responsible for assigning tasks and responsibilities, setting priorities, strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives. Assigns work and responsibilities coaching based on priorities, consideration of difficulty, and requirements of the assignments. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational units, managers and employees. Resolves performance management issues/problems and oversee recommendations such as work assignments, reassignments, promotions, and performance appraisals. Coaches and develops staff and organizational capabilities. Manages training initiatives to develop technical and soft skills within the team and individually. Approves leave and takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to AJT and include Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, union officials, senior FAA management and parties outside of FAA, including Department of Transportation (DOT) and Congressional offices to discuss the statuses and results of programs/projects and to plan for the future.


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 supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference OPM Program Management Series 0340

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/program-management-series-0340/

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 is: Experience with program/project management, budgeting and control, and related reporting methods.

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

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

This is a temporary opportunity that may be terminated, extended, or made permanent without further competition at the discretion of the agency.

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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

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

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 KSAs 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) 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.

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

Courtney Rowan
Phone
1 (609) 485-5867
Fax
1 (609) 485-8995
Email
courtney.a.rowan@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
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