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.
This position is in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Air Traffic Services (AJT), Headquarters Operations
Directorate, Strategic Operations (AJT-1000).
Duties
Serves as the Program Manager (Group Manager) for AJT-1000, Director of Strategic Operations. Manages a team of managers and analysts responsible for the development of business analytics tools and performs data analysis. Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and risks for identifying areas for improvement. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the AJT executive team, including the Vice Presidents of ATO organizations as well as the COO. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the analytical and evaluative work directed. Possesses a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of AJT, the ATO, and the FAA.
Applies knowledge of program/project management, budgeting and control, and related reporting methods to develop and update required program documentation, such as proposed project budgets. Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Develops an evaluation method to assess programs/projects strengths and identifies areas for improvements. Develops and approves solutions to current and anticipated problems which cross organizational lines and disciplines. Provides strategic planning, direction, and execution of programs and services. Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Oversees the
budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs within control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs.
Applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to coordinate business plan activities to assist AJT managers with developing and accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision. Develops, coordinates, and tracks Air Traffic business goals with guidance and concurrence of AJT. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of all projects/programs with short-term and long-term objectives of AJT and the ATO.
Responsible for assigning tasks and responsibilities, setting priorities, strategic planning, and communicating the organizations vision and objectives. Assigns work and responsibilities, and coaches based on priorities, consideration of difficulty, and requirements of the assignments. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational units, managers, and employees. Resolves performance management issues/problems and oversees recommendations, such as work assignments, reassignments, promotions, and performance appraisals. Coaches and develops staff and organizational capabilities. Manages training initiatives to develop technical and soft skills
within the team and individually. Approves leave and takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Contacts are routinely internal and external to AJT and include Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, union officials, senior FAA management, and parties outside of FAA, including The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Congressional offices to discuss the status and results of programs/projects. As the primary point of contact, represents the organization AJT, ATO, and the FAA for policies/procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major
subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. May coordinate responses to inquiries from senior FAA management and parties outside the FAA.
