Manager, Planning and Performance Branch

Summary

This position will reside within the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT), Mission Support Division (AAT-100), Compliance and Planning Branch (AAT-120). AAT-120 is responsible for managing and implementing key policy and compliance initiatives within the AAT organization.

Duties

• Serves as Branch Manager directing major programs and organizational components through a staff of highly professional and specialized employees. lntegrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of AAT and the FAA and directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple organizational projects and programs across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Work includes complex projects/programs, based on the objectives of the Division and AAT, as a whole. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit, and include: oversight of records management and Freedom of Information Act functions, and managing and coordinating all activities related to strategic planning; business planning; oversight of Office of lnspector General and Government Accountability Office activities; change management initiatives; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Supports the Division Director and the Deputy Director in establishing, maintaining, and executing overall strategic vision and fulfilling the Division's mission. Provides strategic leadership to the Branch and supports the execution of daily operations, including: Align Branch resources, activities, and stakeholders with AAT objectives; develop Branch personnel and resources consistent with AAT's future needs; foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk-based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Branch. Ensures incorporation of the Branch's collective knowledge and experience to division planning, goal setting and management. Oversees execution of overall strategic vision and direction set for the Branch to ensure effective and efficient attainment of organizational goals. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives. Engages branch-level support personnel in monitoring Branch performance relative to key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives. Engages managers in documenting, refining, and assuring compliance with processes governing Branch activities. Monitors Branch funds. Works with management team to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the Branch. Monitors organizational health and adjusts practices across the Branch to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues. Guides Branch staff in empowering employees and holding them accountable to AATs vision, focus areas, and initiatives. Establishes and maintains effective communications and demonstrates a high level of service to all organizational elements of AAT as well as other offices throughout the agency. Partners with other AAT Divisions/Branches, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities, government agencies, and union representatives to accomplish work. Represents or delegates accountability for representing FAA at aviation events, industry conferences and other civil aviation authority), meetings on topics pertinent to the Branch. Monitors and evaluates performance. Executes personnel actions and/or corrective/disciplinary actions. Work to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with a focus on continuity of operations and long term organizational success. Monitors organizational health and regularly seeks input and feedback from employees. Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues.

Qualifications

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience: Experience planning, organizing, executing, and controlling an organization's resources, strategic plan, and organizational performance functions, to include reauthorization and FOIA management. Experience leading the work in collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across a large organization. May be made permanent without further competition. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How to apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.