Program Manager

Program Manager

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $150392 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS. This position may serve as a manager at level 1, 2, or 3 - (Frontline, Middle, or Senior level).

Major Duties:

• This position may serve as a manager at level 1, 2, or 3 common duties include - The Program Manager serves within the Program Management Organization (PMO) and manages programs and projects supporting organizational and agency strategic goals. Depending on level, the incumbent manages work through subordinate employees and/or subordinate managers across multiple organizational units, functions, and disciplines. Provides leadership in planning, directing, and evaluating information technology-centric programs and projects, including contractor oversight for development, testing, integration, implementation, and sustainment of systems. Integrates work across organizations to achieve strategic objectives. Participates in strategic planning activities and makes commitments related to program goals, resources, and priorities. Assesses program requirement stability, oversees complex studies of proposed software applications, ensures compliance with system requirements, and reviews contractor deliverables. Develops and implements program management strategies, establishes evaluation methods, and monitors program performance to identify risks and areas for improvement. Implements changes and interventions to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Tracks milestones and interdependencies across portfolios and ensures delivery of program outcomes. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources across multiple programs and organizational units. Leads budget planning activities, analyzes short- and long-term resource requirements, and reallocates resources as needed to meet mission objectives. Applies knowledge of technical program requirements, budget, human resource management, and administrative policies. Provides leadership and direction to subordinate managers, program managers, and staff by assigning work, setting priorities, communicating organizational vision, and evaluating performance. Coaches and develops staff, promotes teamwork, and implements change management strategies. Develop solutions to complex issues that cross organizational lines and may contribute to agency-wide initiatives. Maintains extensive internal and external coordination and represents the organization in technical meetings, program reviews, and strategic planning efforts. Ensures compliance with policies and promotes an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Scope and complexity increase by level, with senior positions managing larger multi-level organizations, multiple subordinate managers, and broader strategic initiatives across major organizational components.

Qualifications: 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-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for each level is defined as: Experience applying program management principles and techniques to develop new programs and organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of 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 their 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: 2026-05-14