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Program Manager, District Executive Advisor

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Services, Air Traffic Organization, Minneapolis District, TCMP

Summary

Serves as the Program Manager, District Executive Advisor (DEA) for the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Air Traffic Services District, under the supervision of the General Manager (GM) and/or Assistant General Manager (AGM). Incumbent provides support to the GM/AGM regarding the day-to-day administrative functions of a District, which includes a large number of geographically disturbed air traffic faculties, under normal supervision.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/21/2026 to 06/01/2026
Salary
$121,863 - $188,925 per year

Salary above includes a 27.62% locality pay rate.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Minneapolis, MN
Telework eligible
No
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
ANE-ATO-26-097-98805
Control number
870037900

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - ATO wide

Duties

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Directs and supervises a team of professionals responsible for broad range of district-wide administrative functions, programs, and initiatives. Managerial duties affect employees and/or managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program and include' planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Provides comprehensive advice and guidance to management officials at all levels throughout the District. Provides guidance for the preparation, presentation, formulation, justification and execution of administrative process and programs, which includes an in-depth knowledge of organizational agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, applicable precedents, agency manuals, directives, and research materials.

Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities by independently seeking alternative strategies to adapt to changing requirements of the NAS. Applies an advance knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Provides direct oversight of the District operational budget, to include reporting requirements, purchasing, travel, Personnel, Compensation and Benefits, and staffing, etc. Represents the GM/AGM in budgetary matter when required. Develops implementation strategies for the District, consistent with the ATO strategic plans. Develops and recommends changes in the program objectives, operations and resource utilization. Plans for and integrates new programs or new staff into existing programs in order to maximize effectiveness. 

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. Supports District management officials with the administrative processes in relation to work environment issues, sensitive employee matters, of any controversial dealings. Oversees administrative investigations. Serves as the primary liaison between the District and Executive Staff, Service Center, and Human Resources.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. 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. 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).
  • 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, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I or FG/GS 13 level.

Specialized experience is 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 position to be filled.

Specialized experience is described as:

  • Experience analyzing, developing, and recommending changes to program objectives, operations, and resource utilization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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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) or Managerial Selection Factor (MSF) 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/MSF.

In lieu of providing a MSF narrative response in the text box listed below each Factor, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF 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.

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

Andrea Garrahan
Phone
1 (781) 238-7256
Fax
1 (781) 238-7283
Email
Andrea.m.garrahan@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANE Regional HR Services Branch
1200 District Avenue
AHF-E200
Burlington, MA 01803
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