Program Manager (Branch Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Program Manager for ASH, Command and Controls Division, Emergency Communications Branch (AXE-410).

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Branch Manager and is responsible for the teams that maintain the technical sub-programs of the National Airspace System Recovery Communications (NAS RCOM) Program and related emergency communications services. These include Information Technology and Telecommunications, Emergency Operations Network, Microwave Radio, VHF/FM Radio, Satellite Communications, Services, Emergency Notification System, and HF Radio.

The incumbent hires and supervises program managers to oversee each of these teams and to serve as subject matter experts on these program functions and the related technologies. They review and validate the procurement requirements identified by the program managers and their teams and provide concurrence to the Division Manager, or provides guidance to the submitting program manager as to how the requirements need to be better defined, refined, or justified. They also serve as a backup to each of these program managers, providing oversight to teams when needed, overseeing procurement activities, and as a backup/supplementary subject matter expert on all of these related technologies.

Directs the work of subordinate employees within a major subdivision. Work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the organization. Managerial duties include strategic planning; communicating the organizations 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.

The incumbent provides technical advice to the Division Manager with regards to the strategic direction of the Division and its component technologies. This is particularly critical to the addition, evolution, and even replacement of capabilities as technology changes over the years. They also review and validate the strategic plans submitted by each of the program managers and assist the Division Manager in the development and maintenance of the Division’s comprehensive five year strategic plan and the associated deliverables (spend plans, capital improvement plans, annual goals, technology roadmaps, life-cycle management plans, etc.). They also
provide technical consulting to the Division Manager and other members of the AXE leadership team in general.

The incumbent is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and security of multiple Government Information Systems. They may serve as the System Owner for these systems, or may delegate this authority to a qualified program manager if they see fit, but remain accountable for the successful execution of those duties.

The incumbent must respond effectively and expeditiously during incidents to support FAA’s senior leadership and the FAA’s incident management and crisis response activities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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.

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.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Experience in Government Information Technology services and Information Systems; applying program management skills; implementing and managing Radio Frequency Communications technologies; experience in Federal procurement and acquisition processes.

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QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): A well-qualified candidate will have:

- Knowledge of executive orders, national security decision directives, presidential decision directives and other national-level policies that pertain to Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent desired.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent desired.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience serving as the system owner for a Government Information System.

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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.

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.

*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.

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.

Required Documents

ALL applicants MUST submit the following:

(1) resume with complete work history; and

(2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $145,671 - $221,900

Job Ident #: 796942000

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