Program Manager

Program Manager

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $150392 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services, International Office. The ATO International office is responsible for providing effective, consistent, and well-coordinated leadership and strategy for the ATO to achieve its global strategies for air traffic management harmonization, standardization, advocacy, and technical and operational support.

Major Duties:

• The Program Manager will serve within the Mission Support Services, ATO International Directorate. Serves as Front Line Manager and directs a major national program or a major organizational component through a staff of highly technical employees. The Program Manager coordinates the preparation for ATO participation in, and leads or participates in, various International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meetings, regional groups and subgroups, as well as bilateral and multi-lateral air traffic control coordinating groups. He or she coordinates ATO planning for high-profile regional events such as international airshows, meetings of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), and executive-level conferences. In coordination with the FAA Office of International Affairs. He/she oversees ATO participation in the development of international agreements with foreign governments and air navigation service providers. Oversees the execution of the ATO international travel policy and program, in support of travelers across all ATO service units. As the Program Manager, he/she applies knowledge of program management to establish and monitor program progress and performance, to include developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Manages multiple projects, and sometimes multiple programs while a project manager manages the teams responsible for fulfilling the project and achieving its deliverables. Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and programs in the program. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Managerial responsibilities 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. Provides guidance and promotes teamwork and collaborates with other Program Operations Directorate managers to ensure consistent communication of goals and objectives and improve Directorate business practices. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility. 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. 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. Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. Represents the major subdivision, LOB/SO, or the FAA externally with foreign Air Navigation Service Providers, CANSO, ICAO and other international organizations, as well as as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Individual and organizational performance often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Senior managers frequently call upon the incumbent to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Qualifications: Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that 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. 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. *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** 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 and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

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: 2026-05-01