Program Manager (Branch Manager)

Job Description:

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 managers individual performance, and available funding.

The incumbent serves as the Program Manager (Branch Manager) for ASH, Command and Control Communications Division (AXE-400), Emergency Communications Branch (AXE-410).

Duties

As the Branch Manager for the Emergency Communications Branch, provides leadership for teams responsible for maintenance of technical sub-programs of the Airspace System Recovery Communications (NAS RCOM) Program and related emergency communications services. In this role, the manager hires and supervises program managers to oversee each of these teams, providing guidance and, as necessary, subject matter expertise on program functions and the related technologies.

The Branch Manager is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and security of multiple Government Information Systems. Serves as the System Owner for these systems or may delegate this authority to a qualified program manager as needed but will remain accountable for the successful execution of those duties as well as allocation of resources. Responds effectively and expeditiously during incidents to support FAAs senior leadership and the FAAs incident management and crisis response activities.

Applies multidisciplinary technical and analytical experience in managing the assigned program areas and provides sound advice and guidance to the Division Manager. Reviews and validates the strategic and operational plans submitted by each of the program managers and assists the Division Manager in the development and maintenance of the Divisions comprehensive five-year strategic plan and the associated deliverables (spend plans, capital improvement plans, annual goals, technology roadmaps, life-cycle management plans, etc.). Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning and integrates the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives.

Reviews and validates procurement requirements identified by the program managers and their teams and provide concurrence to the Division Manager, and, when necessary, serves as a backup to each of these program managers by providing team oversight, related procurement activities, and a backup/supplementary subject matter expert.

Directs the work of subordinate employees within a major subdivision and is responsible, through subordinate managers, for the day-today direction and supervision of program and office operations. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher-level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems within their span of control, and develops recommended solution sets for current or anticipated problems which impact other Divisions, Program Office, Lines of Business, or the Agency as a whole. Leadership and managerial duties include strategic planning; communicating the organizations vision and objectives; setting priorities; prioritizing resources; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher-level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. Individual and organizational performance is reviewed periodically through organizational performance measures to determine success in achieving planned results. The Branch Manager has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with the tactical and strategic (short-term and long-term) objectives of the organization.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

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.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Experience implementing and managing Radio Frequency Communications technologies; experience in Federal procurement and acquisition processes.
Demonstrated work experience leading a team of IT professionals with extensive cybersecurity responsibilities (the specific organizational cybersecurity responsibilities must be explicitly identified).

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Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs):

A well-qualified candidate will meet the following in addition to the specialized experience statement:

The applicant must have served as a system owner for a Government Information System for at least six months.
Knowledge of Executive Orders (especially EO 14028), National Security Decision Directives, Presidential Decision Directives, and other national-level policies that pertain to cybersecurity.
Demonstrated work experience, either directly or as a collateral duty (e.g. membership in an Agency-level emergency response working group), in Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery, Continuity of Operations (COOP), and Continuity of Government (COG).

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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.

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; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

*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 your application for employment with the FAA.

**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50 and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded or faxed on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.

For guidance on how to create a Federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.

Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Job Ident #: 825281500

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$145,671 - $221,900

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs