Program Manager (Division Director - Temporary Opportunity)

Overview

The Program Manager serves as the Division Director for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (AUS-001) in the Research, Engineering & Analysis Division (AUS-300). The Division Manager has overall authority for administrative and technical direction of the assigned employees consisting of various professionals, engineers, and other staff specialist.

Major Duties

The Division Director leads a large, complex, multi-tiered organization through subordinate managers and is responsible for integrating the efforts of multiple organizational units to achieve the FAA¿s strategic goals. This position requires participation in agency-wide strategic planning and includes delegated authority to make high-level decisions on program direction, policy development, and budget execution. The manager will have substantial influence on national aviation policy and will regularly coordinate with senior-level stakeholders. The role requires active participation in the development and management of sensitive, pre-decisional information related to aviation operations and the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS). Coordination is required between the FAA and partner agencies when deploying UAS detection and mitigation systems to prevent adverse impacts on the National Airspace System (NAS), therefore, the duties require access to classified information at the SCI access level. The manager will have a central role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the FAA¿s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program, which directly impacts the day-to-day integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). The scope of the UAS program involves collaboration across FAA Lines of Business (LOBs) and with external stakeholders to address regulatory, institutional, and operational challenges related to UAS implementation. The Division Director also supports Congressional engagement and FAA rulemaking efforts as they relate to UAS policy and operations. Serves as the designated FAA point of contact for UAS research and development initiatives. Monitors evolving technologies and ensuring the timely development and implementation of supporting policies, standards, and procedures for safe and effective UAS integration. Leads the development of long-range organizational plans, establishes field implementation standards, and sets associated program goals and performance metrics. Key responsibilities include: Directing the work of subordinate managers and staff across multiple organizational units and programs. Managerial duties 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. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads complex UAS and UAS R&D projects and initiatives. Engaging with Federal, State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, and private-sector stakeholders to gather operational insights and address UAS integration concerns. Participates in interagency coordination on UAS technology deployment to avoid operational impacts to the NAS. Developing national-level policies, rules, and regulations related to UAS implementation. Oversees resource planning and budget execution across multiple functional areas. Represents the FAA at domestic and international meetings on UAS standards and integration strategies. Leads outreach and communication strategies to educate stakeholders and the public on UAS initiatives.

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 with evaluating and validating research and development requirements. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Interviews: Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.