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Program Manager (Group Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Mission Support Services, Central Service Center, Resource Management Group, AJV-C600

Summary

The position is located in the Resource Management Group in the Central Service Center, Mission Support Service Unit (AJV). This group is responsible for ensuring seamless support throughout the Service Area on issues related to workforce planning, allocation of staffing resources, performance and training.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 08/18/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 18, 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
$142,891 - $221,407 per year

Salary above includes locality rate of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade
FV K
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
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
ASW-ATO-26-CM273-99756
Control number
878286900

Duties

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The Program Manager directs an integrated Service Area resource management program supporting multiple Service Units across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Manages teams through subordinate managers in workforce planning, organizational performance, employee development, staffing resource allocation, financial resource management, and organizational support functions necessary to accomplish Service Area operational objectives. Coordinates Service Area administrative resource management activities with internal and external organizations concerning pay administration, merit promotion, Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and other organizational support functions affecting Service Area operations.

The work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives. Directs the administration of training and employee development programs, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy quota allocation, technical training, leadership development, safety training, certification tracking, and career progression planning to ensure workforce readiness and compliance with Agency requirements. Evaluates the interrelationships of funding and resource priorities to identify shortfalls and to direct and oversee the preparation of resource appeals. Coordinates financial analysis and cost management efforts using experience applying a detailed technical knowledge of FAA and the ATO appropriations, policies, and procedures.

Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of the work directed, providing strategic oversight of Service Area performance management and employees, employee recognition, and organizational effectiveness programs to improve workforce performance, mission and operational readiness, and workforce capabilities. Plans, directs, and integrates administrative programs governing workforce planning, staffing allocations, organizational structure, organizational performance, employee development, and training to ensure organizational resources are aligned with Service Area mission requirements.

Applies a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures. 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 actions as appropriate.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to the Service Center. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan position management, staffing levels allocations and organizational structure for the future. May represent the Mission Support Services (AJV), ATO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher level management except where ATO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. May participate in developing solutions to FAA-wide problems involving resource management issues.


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).
  • Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk Background Investigation (Tier 2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained

Qualifications

Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-J or FG/GS14) 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 the application of program management principles to develop plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to ensure the timely coordination of activities and effective tracking of processes and costs throughout the program or project life cycle.

- Experience analyzing resource requirements, developing staffing and funding solutions, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.

- Experience evaluating workforce and resource data, developing recommendations for leadership, and supporting strategic planning and operational readiness.

Education

There is no education substitution.

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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

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and mission objectives, leaving considerable room for discretion. Individual and organizational performance generally are reviewed periodically through 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.

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

Supervisory Probationary period: One year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

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.

This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.

This position is not eligible for remote work. Selectee will be required to report to the Southwest regional office and is eligible for telework.

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 - Human Resources Specialist
Phone
1 (877) 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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