Program Manager

Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates06/26/2021 to 07/07/2021 Service Excepted Pay scale & grade

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Salary $83,458 to $129,384 per yearPlus applicable locality rates below:

DC= 30.48%

MA= 29.11%

WA= 27.02%

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryDue to the Pandemic and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee's report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is determined by state and Federal officials that employees are allowed to report to the workplace where this position is located, on a regular basis.ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent serves as a Senior-level Program Manager and is a recognized subject matter expert, responsible for managing and ensuring that the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Project Management (PM) processes are maintained.Manages and provides oversight for all AIR PM processes and represents the Branch and Organizational Performance Division in all PM programmatic activities. The incumbent advises and keeps management team current regarding PM related initiatives, operations and issues. Ensures completion of PM related tasks with other offices, including, but not limited to: progress of PM initiatives (maintains PM Portfolio), tracks and maintains status of PM business plan items, analysis of PM metrics and data reviews, PM communications messaging, oversight of PM administrative functions, etc.Creates schedules and project timelines, tracks deliverables, monitors and reports on project progress. Serves as a senior representative in the development of new and innovative approaches, methodologies, techniques and process improvements. Implements and manages change, when necessary, to meet project outputs and evaluates and assess results of projects.Supports AIR workgroups in conducting requirement interviews, analyzing documents, and drawing connections so that organizations are able to develop clear business decisions, and formulates processes, using task and workflow analysis. Evaluates multiple sources to resolve conflicts and differentiates between actual and required user needs, while effectively communicating with internal teams and external organizations to deliver functional requirements. Uses a high-level problem solving techniques that may involve data or systems analysis to determine casual factors to identify and propose solutions. Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to his or her discipline to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches.Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize resources for large project/programs/work activities. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations, as situations require. Work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and often impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work regularly affects internal and external customers.Uses strong analytical reasoning to understand end user's requirements and transforms those into operational application. Develops and recommends approaches to address current anticipated problems and issues. Works with other divisional representatives to identify and resolve challenging problems or issues that often span across organizational boundaries and have impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Defines and develops internal policies and procedures; predicts potential issues and proposes preventative actions using business analysis techniques.Travel RequiredOccasional 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. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential NA Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents) QualificationsTo qualify for the position applicants must demonstrate in their application they possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. 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 described as extensive skill in analyzing data and trends, identifying policy considerations and solutions, project management skills, coordinating or managing projects, teams and meetings. Experience working across organizational lines to manage programs and/or projects.Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Education Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. Additional informationWe 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. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.Note: This position is located in AIR-320. However, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in any of the other AIR Division Offices. Duty location/locality pay will be determined based on selection for one of the locations listed on this vacancy announcement.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 KSA, 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.Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.This is not a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Veterans Clarification from the agency Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service.