Program Manager
Department: Department of Transportation
Location(s): Fort Worth, Texas
Salary Range: $142891 - $221407 Per Year
Job Summary: Serves as the Team Manager for the ATO AJV Service Center, Resource Management Group, Management and Administrative Support Team.
Major Duties:
- Manages, directs, and evaluates multiple projects, programs, and activities that support the organization's goals and objectives. Gathers and analyzes data and provides recommendations concerning broad and often complex projects, programs, and issues involving internal management systems and functional assignments. Manages the work of a large organization with support to multiple Service Units. Integrates work of various Service Units to meet the organization's strategic goals, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments for ATO. Responsibilities include supervising, managing, and leading a group of specialists and assistants who respond to EEO and Accountability Board complaints, FAA Administrator Hotlines, Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests; Performance Management; Awards; Directives Management, CASTLE, and other administrative programs. Duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program and include strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating the 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. Researches, prepare and presents reports and briefings to senior-level managers on assigned programs. Supplies background information, analysis, and recommendations to ATO management on current and proposed policies and regulations regarding assigned programs. Provides expert advice and guidance both internally and externally to address diverse issues, often across multiple programs and/or functional areas. Makes recommendations or implements decisions that may impact or change policies, processes, or programs. 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 and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross-organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO. Applies a detailed knowledge of technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Works closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives. Participates in strategic planning and communicating the organization's vision and objectives. Monitors accomplishments, and prepares final reports for approval/certification to meet Agency imposed deadlines. Ensures compliance with all reporting and controlled correspondence systems. Leads or participates in internal/external work groups, committees, and meetings regarding matters arising under the manager's area of responsibility. Creates and maintains a climate of positive human relations and open communication within the organization. Establishes means by which employees can effectively contribute to accomplishing FAA's goals and objectives.
Qualifications: Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-J or FG/GS14) level that is typically in or 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 perform successfully the work of the position to be filled. 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. Specialized experience includes: Experience applying detailed knowledge of technical and administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of ATO and the FAA. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the ATO staff to ensure continuous improvement(s) of internal processes and procedures. Ensures all projects/programs align with the strategic (short-term and long-term) goals and objectives of ATO. Anticipates and quickly adapts to changing management needs. Also applies a thorough understanding of management and strategic planning principles and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.
How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-18