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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Human Resource Management (AHR), Deputy Assistant Administrator for HR Management (AHR-2)

Summary

The Manager reports to the FAA Office of Deputy Assistant Administrator for Human Resource Management (AHR-2). The incumbent is responsible for management and oversight of AHR's business operations, including business processes, budget, procurement, contracting, and inventory management at the national program level.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
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
$112,283 - $173,980 per year

The salary listed above does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AWA-AHR-26-81891JL-99190
Control number
874255800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees

Duties

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The Manager oversees the work of finance and contracts, which includes programs that impact AHR employees. The work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the organization and the FAA. 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. The Manager sets priorities; assigns work tasks and responsibilities; manages the recruitment and hiring of employees; coaches and develops staff and organizational capabilities; prepares performance standards and evaluates performance; holds employees accountable for misconduct; identifies employee training needs; and administers/approves leave and other policies.

-Managing and overseeing AHR's business operations, in this role the incumbent is responsible for the entire AHR budget of an estimated $126,000,000 in annual funds that is spread across the AHR offices, which includes approximately $80,000,000 in Personnel Costs and Benefits (PC&B); Funding for National level programs such as the intern program, CASTLE program funding programs; and serving as a member of the AFN Financial Services Team in determining Operations funding requirements for all the LOB/SOs within the FAA. This work-group also defines funding levels for Discretionary Increase Requests (DIRs), Corporate Assessments (CA).

-Specific duties include, Developing and overseeing AHR business processes to ensure that they are efficient, innovative, and provide appropriate reporting; Overseeing AHR's budget and finances, including developing AHR's budget submission, recommending budget proposals to AHR leadership, and management of AHR's purchase and travel cards; Managing AHR procurement and contracting programs, including recommending procurement and contract options to AHR leadership and overseeing approved contracts; Managing AHR's fund certification program, including ensuring efficient, innovative, and appropriate reporting for AHR monetary awards, training, and personnel actions; Overseeing position management within AHR; Monitoring training requests within AHR; and Managing AHR's equipment inventory, including information technology and wireless inventory.

-Defines, acquires and manages resources by evaluating workload; developing and implementing (once approved) standard operating procedures (SOP) for staff; and establishing internal controls to ensure resources are appropriately utilized. Utilizes technology and automation tools to streamline processes, promote accessibility within AHR, and ensure transparent and timely reporting. Continuously evaluates AHR internal processes using validated process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma or Prosci). Applies human centered design thinking in the development and maintenance of these processes and programs.

-Serves as the principal advisor to AHR leadership on the above functions, applying a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed. Comprehensive experience in budget, finance, contracting, and workforce planning are required.

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).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically 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 successfully perform the duties of the position. 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 is defined as:

-Experience leading or managing Federal budget and financial management programs in excess of $100M, including budget formulation, execution, forecasting, resource allocation, and oversight of contracts or acquisitions in accordance with Federal laws, regulations, and agency policies;

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-Experience advising senior leadership on funding decisions and representing an organization in budget, financial management, or resource governance forums.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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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 FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.

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 Managerial Selection Factor.

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection 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. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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.

Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

Selectee reports to an approved FAA facility.

This Level 6 (High Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation (BI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

This announcement is limited for the receipt of applications. Once at least 50 applications are received, it will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on that date, or on the initial closing date, whichever occurs first.

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

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

Jamie Leja
Phone
1 (202) 267-8715
Fax
1 (202) 267-8330
Email
jamie.k.leja@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
HQ Employment Services Branch
800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523
AHF-110
Washington, DC 20591
US

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