Lead Transportation Engineer & Program Manager

Federal Aviation Administration; Des Moines (WA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Des Moines, WA is seeking a first-level manager to lead a team of engineers and support personnel. You will direct work at the organizational unit level, set priorities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and coach staff to achieve program goals.

You will also oversee budgets, request additional resources, and contribute to short- and long-term planning. The role requires strong engineering and project management knowledge and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Experience directing a team of engineers and support staff.
• Ability to set priorities, monitor performance, and coach employees.
• Experience with project management and budget considerations.

Responsibilities

• Directs work of subordinate employees at unit level.
• Sets priorities, assigns tasks, and monitors performance.
• Manages budget and requests resources as needed.
• Contributes to budget planning and aligns projects with objectives.
• Communicates with customers and higher-level management as needed.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Performance evaluation

Coaching and development

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Transcripts and degree verification

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration in Des Moines, WA is seeking a first-level manager to lead a team of engineers and support personnel. You will direct work at the organizational unit level, set priorities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and coach staff to achieve program goals.

You will also oversee budgets, request additional resources, and contribute to short- and long-term planning. The role requires strong engineering and project management knowledge and collaboration with senior