Deputy Director, Portfolio Management and Technology Development Office

DutiesThe Deputy Director Portfolio Management and Technology Development Office leads the management and development of research methodology designed to facilitate all phases of research and new product and technology development to support the deployment of operationally validated National Airspace System (NAS) capabilities. The Deputy leads collaborative activities relative to future systems with domestic and international partners and manages the human factors and weather research and development programs.The Deputy Director oversees approximately 175 employees including 26 senior managers responsible for research and development to support deploying operationally validated NAS capabilities. The Deputy Director manages an annual budget of approximately $144M in facilities and equipment, $117M in research, engineering, and development, $747K in Activity 5 funds, and $122K in operations.Principal Responsibilities:Coordinates and interacts with other executives both inside and outside of the FAA and the federal government for the improvement of aviation system safety, capacity, and efficiency.Ensures that Office of NextGen plans and operations are in support of continually improving the level of exceptional service to NextGen customers.Reviews and evaluates program performance and directs staff to identify creative ways to improve overall program performance.Collaborates with senior personnel to support the FAA's research and development activities and maintains liaison with other government agencies, industry, and foreign governments.Oversees Air Traffic Management system concept development, demonstrations, and validation activities for new technology; directs the development of initial specifications; oversees alternative analysis of potential solutions; and assures the development and demonstration of operational prototypes.Provides leadership and program management of Advanced Air Mobility activities towards operational implementation of this new aviation variant into the NAS.Supports the annual Research, Engineering, and Development Plan to ensure alignment with the agency's strategic plan and business plans. Supports the development of the National Aviation Research Plan.Manages and facilitates the FAA’s transition from legacy FAA systems to an Info-Centric NAS. Develops plans and capabilities to evolve to an adaptable cloud-based system of systems enabling redundancy, supportability, and adaptability at a quicker pace.Coordinates strategic planning, new concept exploration as it relates to the NAS and NextGen, development, prototyping, demonstration, and initial requirement definition to support investment decisions, policy formulation, and full-scale development on future NAS systems with special emphasis on development of NextGen.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizenship is required.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Designated or Random Drug Testing required. QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria are ineligible for further consideration.* LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders.* LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations.* LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization.* LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT: Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques.* TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: Demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing an organization responsible for research, technology development, and strategy to improve aviation system safety, capacity, and efficiency, subject to financial, schedule, programmatic, and policy constraints.EducationAn education requirement has not been established for this occupational series. Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. Additional informationPosition may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.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.This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.This is not a bargaining unit position.Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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.