Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations

Federal Aviation Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington, DC seeks a leader to oversee regulatory and program activities ensuring safety and efficiency across the nation's aerospace system.

This role requires demonstrated Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) with evidence on a two-page resume. The position emphasizes strategic resource management, regulatory counsel, and leading high‑performance teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing an organization's aviation, space, or other legal regulatory program, including providing counsel concerning federal regulations, drafting regulations, and developing legal sufficiency reviews.
• Extensive experience applying the rule of law and policy analysis to regulatory contexts.
• Ability to lead regulatory initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is where innovation meets purpose. We ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's aerospace system, overseeing air traffic, advancing cutting-edge aviation technologies, and shaping the future of flight. Our mission is to deliver the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Join a team where your work has real impact, your ideas drive progress, and your career helps keep millions moving safely every day.

To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence that you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) related to this position. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.

Please do not submit separate documents addressing the Technical Requirements (TRs) and Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs), only your two (2) page resume will be accepted and considered.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (TRs):

• TR: Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing an organization's aviation, space, or other legal regulatory program, including providing counsel concerning federal regulations, drafting regulations, and developing legal sufficiency reviews.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs)

• ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding -This ELD requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

• ELD 2: Driving Efficiency -This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ELD 3: Merit and Competence - This ELD involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ELD 4: Leading People - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

• ELD 5: Achieving Results - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Applicants who are current Officers or Executives (EV-1 or EV-2 level) of the FAA Executive System (FAAES), Career Senior Executive Service (SES), individuals certified through successful completion of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or those with Career SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs). Such applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES (e.g., SF-50, or certification from OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).