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Supervisory Aeronautical Information Specialist (Team Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Mission Suppt Services, Aeronautical Info Services, Instrument Flight Procedures Group, AJV-A4

Summary

The Team Manager directs and leads a highly technical, complex organization responsible for development and publishing of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts and advises higher management levels on matters pertaining to assigned programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/03/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$150,392 - $228,000 per year

Salary shown reflects Rest of US locality rate of 17.06%; however, selection(s) may be made in Washington DC with a locality rate of 33.94%.

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
Temporary - 2 years and may be made 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
AAC-ATO-26-AJVA400-99706
Control number
877715100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within the Instrument Flight Procedures Group (AJV-A400)

Duties

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Directs, coordinates, and implements policy, procedures, and technical approaches for assigned programs, which may involve one or more of the following program areas. Development of instrument flight procedures (IFPs); design, compilation and maintenance of aeronautical charts and related publications; Ensures IFPs are coordinated and integrated in the NAS and provide for safe operation of aircraft; Ensures that the construction and publication of all aeronautical charts/publications supporting commercial, military and general aviation meet operational requirements; Collection and verification of aeronautical data; Automation and governance of technical and business processes.

Directs the work of employees in the organization, involved with several major programs (i.e., Aeronautical Charting, Instrument Flight Procedures and Automation and Data Services functions), requiring major decisions or actions affecting the Directorate and Service Unit, as well as other organizations/programs. Managing the organization involves substantial coordination and integration of a number of major projects/technical assignments performed primarily by a variety of technical and professional personnel. Responsible for establishing an interrelated series of multi-year long range plans to ensure effective and efficient implementation of operational responsibilities.

Conceptualizes, formulates and directs major program developments for compatibility, interdependence, and interrelationships with agency goals, priorities, and other issues. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed (e.g., instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charting activities), knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the Directorate, Service Unit, ATO, and the FAA. Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning.

Establishes and monitors production or program priorities, establishes program metrics, and controls and evaluates progress and results. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems, taking into consideration technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues, which involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA. Determines resources needed and allocates resources effectively and efficiently.

Safeguards financial and other resources from unauthorized use or disposition; ensures transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations; records and reports are accurate and reliable; ensures all applicable law, regulations and policies are observed; and manages resources efficiently and effectively.

Establishes and maintains effective communication with the FAA regions, centers, military and airline representatives, aviation industry - state and local aviation officials, aircraft and airport operators and other offices in the FAA. Contacts are to develop, coordinate, and implement plans; to obtain, receive, or provide information relating to program activities; to identify issues/problems and to influence managers or other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations. Provides workload status reports to Washington Headquarters executive level officials or representatives (i.e., ATO, Mission Support Services, etc.) as it relates to the accomplishment of Mission Support Services, ATO, FAA Administrator, and agency wide strategic goals.

Incumbent is responsible for equitable performance and assessment of all personnel and with resolving all managerial and operational issues inherent in a large, complex organization. Serves as the approving official for employee performance standards; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors/team coordinators and serves as reviewing official for employee performance ratings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, applicants must have at least one 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 this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience includes:

  • Experience applying expert knowledge of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs), aeronautical information, or related aviation programs to resolve highly complex technical or operational issues;
  • Experience leading major technical programs or initiatives that require coordination across multiple organizations;
  • Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, technical guidance, or process improvements that improve program effectiveness, qualify, or operational performance;
  • Experience providing authoritative technical advice and recommendations to management on complex aviation or organization issues affective program execution; and
  • Experience establishing organizational priorities, evaluating program performance, and leading efforts to improve operational efficiency while balancing technical, regulatory, and mission requirements.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities, 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions 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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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

NOTES:

  1. This is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed 2 years and may be extended, terminated, or made permanent at any time per management discretion. 
  2. Selected candidate(s) may be placed within any AJV-A400 Team.
  3. Position(s) may be filled in Oklahoma City, OK or Washington DC.
  4. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.
  5. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the position.
  6. Some, all, or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
  7. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits
  8. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, are capped by law at $228,000 - the rate for level II of the executive schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122 c).
  9. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Kinsley Kerlick at kinsley.l.kerlick@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

Kinsley Kerlick
Phone
1 (405) 954-7990
Email
kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
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