Program Manager (Executive Advisor)

Program Manager (Executive Advisor)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia, Warrenton, Virginia

Salary Range: $95489 - $148037 Per Year

Job Summary: Serves as the Executive Advisor to the Director, Eastern Service Center.

Major Duties:

• Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives or the major subdivision/LOB/SO. Managerial duties typically affect employees and managers in more than one organizational unit/project/program and include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking, recommending or approving corrective/ disciplinary action as appropriate. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals using sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Monitors and reviews submissions and activities prior to Director approval, including but not limited to; pay increases, promotions, selections, vacancy announcements, awards, and work group assignments, making recommendations and corrections in accordance with established directives and initiatives. In cooperation with peers in other Service Areas and the FAA Academy, conducts internal orientation sessions to new Technical Operations employees to ensure they are provided with the necessary information that is specific to the organization. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit/ project/program. Manages Service Area wide dissemination of Director Initiatives and information and provides guidance on various Administrative Program areas to the Executive Staff. Performs specific, unique, assignments as directed by the Deputy Director under limited supervision. Frequently interfaces and collaborates with Tech Ops Headquarters Executive Staff and other Service Area Executive Advisors to execute multiple objectives in several Program Areas. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status or projects/programs and to plan for the future. In some areas, may have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Serves as an advisor to executives and senior leadership on various administrative policies and procedures. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives which frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention or higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment or projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for more than one organizational unit and for the minor subdivision. Work frequently affects the minor subdivision's internal and external customers.

Qualifications: To view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Program Management Series 0340, please refer to: 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-I, FG/GS 13. 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 in planning, organizing, and evaluating budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for multiple complex organizational projects and programs. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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: 2026-05-13