Program Manager

Federal Aviation Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 112,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC, seeks a Group Manager/Program Manager within the Air Traffic Organization’s Technical Training, Advanced Training Support. You will lead a large, dispersed team of senior analysts, engineers and instructional staff to deliver curricula, services and tools for air traffic control and technical operations training nationwide.

This role requires strategic planning, budget and personnel management across multiple projects, ensuring safety and

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Technical Training, Advanced Training Support (AJV-T400). This Directorate delivers high-quality technical training that strengthens the safety and security of the NAS and our nation's borders through innovative, data-driven solutions to build and maintain a certified and mission-ready operations workforce from hire to retire.

Key Responsibilities

As the Group Manager, he/she applies detailed knowledge of project/program management principles and policies manage a large multi-level, geographically dispersed staff of senior analysts, engineers and Instructional Systems Analysts through subordinate supervisors. The staff is responsible for supporting the development of curriculum, services, products and tools for delivering technical training to the Air Traffic Control and Technical Operations workforce.

This work is a critical area of safety oversight and directly impact the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). He/she applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple projects to accomplish objectives. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

As the Program Manager, he/she develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Uses a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management and other administrative policies and procedures. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units.

Manages group budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units, projects or programs or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for projects and programs under his/her control and projects short and long-term future needs.

He/she assigns tasks and responsibilities to ad hoc team leaders; monitors and evaluates employees, managers and organization's performance; affects hiring decisions; recommends pay increases; and is delegated authority to take conclusive personnel actions involving subordinates. He/she is responsible for communicating the organization's vision and objectives, strategic planning and setting priorities.

Coaches and develops staff and organizational capabilities; approves leave; and takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Promotes, supports, and participates in the FAAs Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs. Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of the work directed.

Directs the team in analyzing ATO technical training requirements to evaluate, and define technical training development, maintenance, infrastructure and simulation product and project requirements. Uses skill applying strategic planning principles to organize complex projects to support AJI efforts to acquire services and products for delivering technical training to over 500 nationwide facilities for both air traffic and technical operations personnel.

He/she develops beneficial business relationships with other ATO Service Units and support contractors. He/she uses experience applying effective business processes to ensure that products and services are provided at the lowest cost, within the required time-frame and with a focus on internal customers. Contacts are routinely internal and external.

Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. External contacts include the aviation industry; stakeholders from the private sector and other FAA organizations to oversee contractor services for the development and execution of ATO Technical Training.

Represents directorate as the primary focal on issues related to the development of innovated tools used to enhance technical training, infrastructure and simulation products. He/she has authority to make commitments, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions within the assigned area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Information Regarding KSAs: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skill and Abilities, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and other factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112283 – $173980/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.