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Program Manager

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, AUS

Summary

This position serves as Branch Manager within the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT), directing nationally significant programs involving the integration, governance, compliance assurance, and operational readiness of emerging aviation technologies within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Selectee will be placed within an AUS/AAT Branch Position.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 08/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$112,283 - $173,980 per year

The salary listed does not include locality. Locality will be determined 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
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
ACT-AVS-26-AUS-99830
Control number
878641700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current Permanent FAA Employees within AUS Only

Duties

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The Program Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates enterprise-wide initiatives supporting the integration, governance, oversight, compliance assurance, and operational readiness of advanced aviation technologies within the National Airspace System (NAS). Manages the work of a large, multi-level organization typically through subordinate managers. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc) for a major organization. Works collaboratively with organizations possessing regulatory inspection and enforcement authority to ensure oversight activities are coordinated, findings are analyzed, and organizational improvements are effectively implemented.

Applies detailed knowledge of aviation technologies to direct the technical aspect of the development, integration, and implementation of enterprise governance frameworks supporting advanced aviation technology programs, ensuring organizational activities are aligned with agency priorities and coordinated across Lines of Business. The work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision, the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT), and frequently the FAA. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for evaluating existing policies and analyzing complex technical, operational, and organizational issues affecting emerging aviation systems across multiple organizational units, projects, or programs within a major subdivision. Oversees the identification of policy areas requiring modification, clarification, or development and ensures advanced aviation technology initiatives are evaluated from an enterprise perspective, considering operational feasibility, safety implications, regulatory compliance, workforce impacts, and integration within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Coordinates with FAA organizations to ensure appropriate oversight, inspection, certification support, operational controls, and compliance mechanisms are incorporated into emerging technology programs. Establishes oversight methodologies, accountability structures, performance measures, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective implementation of FAA policies, procedures, and operational requirements.

Oversees risk management for program success, identifying potential challenges and implementing strategic mitigation plans. Conducts regular risk assessments, provides guidance to staff on risk prevention, and ensures timely resolution of emerging issues to maintain operational stability and program effectiveness. Provides guidance for the development of risk-based methodologies for monitoring organizational performance, evaluating operational effectiveness, and assessing implementation of FAA policies and procedures.

Evaluates emerging challenges, operational trends, technology developments, and stakeholder requirements to identify future organizational needs and develop strategic adjustments. Provides direction for compliance assurance activities involving organizational assessments, program evaluations, operational readiness reviews, and implementation monitoring. Reviews performance data, assessment results, inspection findings, audit outcomes, and program evaluations to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions.

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.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference OPM Program Management Series 0340

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/program-management-series-0340/

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience is: Experience planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating initiatives that supports the integration, governance, oversight, compliance assurance, and operational readiness of technologies. Experience evaluating emerging challenges, operational trends, technology developments, and stakeholder requirements to identify future organizational needs and develop strategic adjustments. Experience developing and implementing new programs or initiatives, aligning program activities with strategic goals and mission requirements.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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

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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.

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 KSAs in your work history, 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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.

SF-50 Required for all applicants.

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

Monique Heriegel
Phone
1 (609) 485-6754
Fax
1 (609) 485-8995
Email
monique.heriegel@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US

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