Program Manager

Program Manager 

We are actively seeking a Program Manager (PM) for an upcoming opportunity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will support several ATO directorates under Program Management, Technical Analysis, Administrative, and Managerial functional task areas. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural leader, this person should have strong talent for multiple project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, the program manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

The PM will be responsible for providing oversight to multiple projects managed by task Leads. Responsibilities include project schedule, project plan, critical path and dependency analysis, resource allocation, baseline management, status monitoring, and other related project management activities. The PM will have full responsibility, accountability, and authority for the management, control, and coordination of all work to be performed under the contract.  Responsible for all contract program management activities, overall assignment of work, management of personnel, financial, operations, facilities and resources, risk management, quality control, contract management reporting, and management of Task Order Leads. Ensures that projects are fully controlled, that goals and objectives are set, program responsibility is assigned, and results are documented. Must maintain a general knowledge of all technical and management areas of the contract. Must be familiar with the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS). Experienced with contracts of similar size and scope. The PM shall interface with Government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives. The PM is responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, and assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work. The PM disseminates policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates. Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, critical thinking and analysis skills, and meeting facilitation expertise.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) 
• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
• 15 years of relevant experience; must include project management responsibilities for large tasks or several small tasks 
• Experience with complex program and/or project issues

Work Responsibilities

• The PM must have an excellent knowledge of the FAA Organization, understands each ATO Directorate’s role and understands the National Airspace System (NAS) elements.
• The Program Manager manages subordinate staff in accomplishing contractual goals and objectives
• Communicates as needed with the FAA CO and COTR and is the primary point of contact
• Establishes project schedule and budget for all activities, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements
• Performs budget and planning integration in support of efficient management and fiscally responsible business operations
• Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies, and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements
• Establishes objectives and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Directs the work of subordinate staff in support of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the each ATO organization and participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for a major organization
• Performs strategic planning; 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
• Organizes work schedules based on the rate and volume of work; monitors multiple tasks and projects to ensure milestones and deadlines are met or adjusted as needed across various ATO directorate projects
• Submits Monthly Status Reports (MSR) to FAA customer and responds to client issues and expectations.
• Re-prioritizes and reassigns work as needed
• Develops contract goals and activities and builds a shared vision that incorporates the goals of the FAA, and the Directorate
• Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the ATO and FAA organization
• Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the contract
• Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs
• Integrates improved budget processes to constantly improve and standardize processes
• Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
• Manages risks and issues that may occur over the course of the contract life cycle, and take mitigation measures to correct such issues/risks
• Applies detailed knowledge of and oversees technical aspects of the work directed; and a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the ATO directorates, and the FAA
• Manages budget and other critical administrative programs (time and attendance reporting, travel, wireless communications, space, controlled correspondence, etc.)
• Oversees and reviews the development of all briefing presentations with budget requirement data, impact statements, estimate worksheets, and crosswalks for changes between years or internal transfers
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Preferred:  

• Master's degree in one of the functional specialties and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the specialty area
• Work Experience with several of the ATO Directorates