Senior Director, Commercial Space Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks an executive leader to oversee high-impact space transportation initiatives and drive safety, efficiency, and innovation across the national aerospace system.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate mastery of leadership dimensions, program management, and the ability to translate policy into results while upholding the rule of law and public accountability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing a complex, national-impact program.
• Experience applying space-related scientific or engineering principles across aerospace domains.
• Strong background in system safety, quality assurance, and software/ hardware disciplines.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy knowledge

Strategic planning

Budget management

Risk management

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks an executive leader to oversee high-impact space transportation initiatives and drive safety, efficiency, and innovation across the national aerospace system.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate mastery of leadership dimensions, program management, and the ability to translate policy into results while upholding the rule of law and public accountability.