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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist (Group Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group (AJV-C200)

Summary

Directs the work of subordinate employees and managers for the Operations Support Group. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for Operations Support Group.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply by 07/01/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$170,679 - $228,000 per year

Above salary includes locality payment of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade
FV L
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-CM218-99100
Control number
872481200

Duties

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Managerial 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 performance of organizational units, managers and employees, coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities, approving leave, and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, applies detailed knowledge of ATO budget, personnel and other administrative policies and procedures, and applies a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the organization. Provides airspace analysis support, manages airspace improvement projects, and provides air traffic procedures development support. Performs airspace modeling and simulations. Provides facilities and project proponents with leadership and guidance through the NAS redesign process.

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 reporting for the Service Area projects. 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 Service Area.

Contacts are routinely internal and external. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. Serves as an advocate for project approval at the national level. Maintains standardization in the procedures review process by coordinating kick-off meetings. Facilitates RNAV working group review. Provides support for the national prioritization of instrument flight procedure production. Considered the rule making expert for all airspace actions within the Service Area.

Coordinates special events affecting numerous facilities. Maintains communications between facilities and scheduling authorities. Processes requests for TFRs when applicable. Coordinates on time events and provides guidance to facilities on special operations, if necessary. Ensures requirements for VIP/Presidential movement, and communicates itinerary changes to affected facilities. Provides primary liaison with the Department of Defense. Serves as focal point for international air traffic control matters for the Service Area.

Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher level management except where the Service Area or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. In doing so, considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through organizational 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.

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.
  • Security Requirement: Critical Sensitive (3). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-K or FG15) 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 in directing work of subordinate employees and/or managers or multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple function and/or disciplines. Specialized experience for this position is the application of in-depth knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) equipment, air traffic control operations and procedures and policies and overall functionality of the NAS. Experience working as an Air Traffic Controller in an ATS facility is preferred.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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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

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.

Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective February 28, 2020), this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

Interviews: Management may choose to interview all, some, or none of the referred candidates.

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.

FAA's Core Compensation Position: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://employees.faa.gov/employee_services/pay_perf/pay/core_comp_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

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Agency contact information

Cindy Muckensturm
Phone
1 (817) 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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