Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Duties

The Technical Integration Group synthesizes the spectrum of Systems Engineering disciplines, engaging in enterprise-level solutions and outcomes and reports directly to the Director, Integrated Services and Analysis, AJM-1.

The Group Manager is responsible for enabling more timely and cost/beneficial program development and execution activities; more accurate acquisition, resource, and program planning; synchronized investment and implementation activities; proactively advances the technical capabilities, acquisition strategies, and evolution of programs, technologies, and workforce. He/she serves as a senior manager providing leadership, direction, innovation, and guidance to drive collaboration with stakeholders to institutionalize new frameworks and better manage numerous system engineering disciplines, e.g. Information Security, Human Factors, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, and Enterprise RIO. Ensures the group facilitates several enterprise-level analyses, e.g. automation evolution, terminal weather, and system sustainment/evolution. He/she leads the Planning, Analysis & Integration Group to conduct cross-program planning, multi-domain, and multi-discipline engineering analyses; develop strategies to capitalize on new technologies & acquisition best practices; and conduct cross-program RIO management. Leads PMO's increased focus on implementation risk and opportunities, e.g. cross-program deployment schedules, more robust requirements management practices, and system evolutions. Leads the development and implementation of the framework to manage risk, issues, and opportunities.

He/she leads a team of 2 Managers along with about 20 Federal Employees and several supporting Contractors and works across the ATO, PMO, FAA, and Government Agencies to resolve and or recommend solutions to Engineering issues and concerns for Specialty Engineering, Human Factors, Risk Management (Programmatic, Safety, and Security) and program portfolios for both National Airspace System (NAS) and Mission Support Systems/Services. Collaborates with other Group Managers (Integrated Resource Management and Program Health Management and Acquisition Support) for an integrated perspective of key products for the organization (e.g. Enterprise Architecture updates, Program Onboarding Assessment, Capital Investment Team (CIT) Preparation, Integrated Program Milestones, and supporting activities, etc., e.g.: Rolling Wave). Provides leadership for engineering and collaboration discussions, for example: Chief System Engineering Forum, PMO's TEAM Talks, and Requirement's Management Board. Works with Systems Engineering experts to develop a framework to manage risk, issues, and opportunities; understand alternative program/project solutions; determine which solution best meets technical requirements; and ensures that all system interfaces are considered and reflected in technical alternatives. Manages rigorous utilization of a Systems Engineering management program, tracing engineering and specification requirements back to user and mission requirements. He/she mentors subordinates and aspiring Program Managers and Senior Systems Engineers to apply systems thinking, principles and multiple disciplines across integrated systems and capabilities. Inspires collaboration with stakeholders (e.g., subject matter experts, operators, programs) to identify, examine, and validate system, system-of-systems, and enterprise risks and opportunities through technical analysis and feasibility studies. Supports executive decisions by making recommendations for innovative enterprise outcomes.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS:

Experience in operations, NAS architecture, practical experience on teams developing tools and applications for use in the NAS and success leading collaborative efforts to anticipate and identify emergent and unplanned enterprise-wide, system-of-systems and system-level issues and concerns.

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

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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.

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.

1. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor.

2. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, 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.

3. Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.

4. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

5. 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.

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selctee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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  All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  
  If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
  
  Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
  
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