Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety and Technical Training, Director of Technical Training (AJI-2). Responsibilities The Program Manager applies detailed knowledge of a wide variety of complex administrative program and support areas as well as knowledge of management and program principles to manage a geographically dispersed staff consisting of senior analysts, technical specialists and ad hoc multidisciplinary teams. Directs the staff by applying technical training methods, techniques and competencies. Guides staff in analyzing and evaluating complex national training programs and policies designed to ensure that ATO technical training programs leverage appropriate adult learning principles. Participates in the development and maintenance of the National Technical Training Business Plan. This work is critical to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operational training programs that transform and sustain the NAS and that directly impact the safe and efficient operation of the ATO. The Team Manager uses a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate multiple national training programs. Develops plans, policies, and programs. Performs managerial responsibilities affecting managers and employees for more than one organizational units, including strategic planning, setting priorities; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; assigning work and responsibilities; coaching and developing employee and organizational capabilities; monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees, managers and organizational units; approving leave; and taking and approving disciplinary and corrective actions as appropriate. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions, involving non-managerial employees. Uses detailed knowledge of budget policies and procedures to define, acquire and allocate budget and other resources accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/ programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. This includes managing the budget and either reallocating resources among organizational units or acquires additional resources, as needed. Projects short and long term future needs and prepares justifications to support resource requirements. Actively promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Program. Applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of the work directed. Uses project and program management principles to manage complex projects by performing analyses, interpretation and communications funding and performance metric information to enhance business acumen and to recommend solutions to meet ATO needs. Provides detailed program support for the budget formulation process and/or acquisition management, including maintaining all necessary documentation and coordinating with all stakeholders. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. Directs the work of subordinate staff in developing and/or maintaining training material and curricula and in the analyzing and studying of technical training programs. Coordinates and validates training content during course development to ensure compliance with training requirements. Contacts are routinely internal and external to the Group and Directorate and include subordinates, peers, higher level management, industry and stakeholders to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and to plan for the future. The Group Manager typically reviews individual and organizational performance on a periodic basis through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying program/project management principles to manage and analyze complex projects. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. * Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. * Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Leadership & Management Dimensions and/or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; or (3) alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position. Some, all, or none of the referred candidates may be interviewed. This is a Temporary NTE 2-Year appointment, may be made permanent without further competition. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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