Head of Programme Management

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Management Services, People Services Directorate, Field Technical Requirements & Forecasting Group (AJG-P2). Help
This position is designated as the Supervisor of new hire ATC trainees. Although the employees (new hire ATCs in the ATO) are located in another organization within ATO, AJG onboards and supervises the trainees to training at the Academy. This position serves the supervisory function for this large group of Academy trainees and oversees their progress, approves travel, time and attendance, administers conduct and discipline, terminates the trainee when needed (ie. Training failure, suitability issue, conduct issue).
The Academy New Hire Program Manager applies experience and expert knowledge of program and/or project management fundamentals to manage the day-to-day administrative activities involving new student hires to the Air Traffic Control Academy by serving as the supervisor for all Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Academy students. Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of the manager. Applies knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring policies and objectives to facilitate and guide the facility placement program for new hire ATCS who successfully complete academy training. This work directly affects the ATO's ability to meet ATCS hiring goals to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System.
Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include planning; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; Provides oversight for the new hire ATCS Academy students' Academy attendance and coordinates with offices located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) and Headquarters regarding class schedules, rosters, training class dates, etc. Approves new student hire time and attendance, conducts administrative inquiries, and administers disciplinary actions. Certifies GI Bill Training Certificates and approves travel authorizations and vouchers. Oversees recording in eLMS of completed training courses into student records. Oversees the establishment of FAA network accounts and email addresses for new hire students. Acts a principal specialist in developing new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to improve program operations. Coordinates ATCS new hire pipeline of applicants available for onboarding at the FAA Academy, which frequently requires the development of new and innovative approaches. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.
Creates and maintains project plans and leads ad hoc team meetings to track progress of ATCS Academy Students. Monitors and manages program tasks to assess whether hiring goals are being met. Identifies key parameters to track data, maintain new student database, analyze data, and to report progress status to management. The Program Manager applies skill using desktop and automated programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, and other automated software. Analyzes and edits material/data for presentations to senior management. Prepares responses to Congressional inquiries and other highly visible ad hoc projects as required.
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

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-I, FG/GS-13 level. Experience creating and maintaining project plans, leading ad hoc team meetings to track progress of ATCS Academy Students/technical trainees in a training environment and monitoring/manages program tasks to assess whether hiring goals are being met.
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**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.
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. 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. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; This is not a bargaining unit position.
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