Deputy Director, Office of Foundational Business B

About the role

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is where innovation meets purpose. We ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's aerospace system, overseeing air traffic, advancing cutting-edge aviation technologies, and shaping the future of flight. Our mission is to deliver the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Join a team where your work has real impact, your ideas drive progress, and your career helps keep millions moving safely every day.

What you will do

• The Deputy Director, Office of Foundational Business B is responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic oversight of enterprise-wide business operations, workforce development, planning, and financial management functions supporting the Flight Standards safety mission.
• Exercises executive leadership and program direction over three divisions (Safety Performance & Risk Evaluation Division, Workforce Readiness Division, and the Civil Aviation Registry Division) with approximately 246 employees, including direct supervision of 3 L-bands, and oversees a budget of approximately $33.4 million.
• Directs strategic planning, organizational performance management, budget formulation and execution, workforce planning, and resource management activities to ensure alignment with FAA, Aviation Safety, and Flight Standards strategic priorities and operational objectives.
• Leads enterprise-wide workforce development and training programs designed to develop and sustain a highly skilled, mission-ready workforce, including specialized leadership and technical training programs for Aviation Safety Inspectors, Flight Test Engineers, FAA aviation professionals, Department of Defense personnel, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitors internal and external trends affecting workforce readiness, organizational performance, training requirements, financial management, and aviation safety operations, and develops recommendations and strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Note: This position may be impacted by an upcoming realignment.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) listed above, your application package may be further evaluated by an Executive Rating Panel.

Additionally, Hiring Managers may choose to interview highly qualified candidates via one or more interviews. 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.

Documents you must provide

• All applicants must submit a resume limited to two (2) pages.
• Eligibility and qualifications will be determined solely based on the information provided within this two-page resume.
• Your resume must include sufficient detail to validate your qualifications, including employment start and end dates (month/year), position titles, and full-time or part-time status (or average hours worked per week).
• It must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and education as they relate to the position's requirements.
• SF-50: Current FAA employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility.
• Submit your current or most recent SF-50.
• Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility.
• Additionally, Career Executives or those with FAA Executive System (FAAES) or Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES to receive non-competitive consideration.
• Candidate Development Program (CDP): If you have completed an OPM-approved SES CDP, include a copy of your OPM certificate.
• Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.

What to expect next

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 80 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will be notified of the outcome. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

Position 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. *** 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.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see ***)Designated or Random Drug Testing required. FAA Location Negotiable: This position will be filled in a FAA location within the Continental U.S. only.

The Hiring Official and Selectee will negotiate the FAA duty location. This is not a remote position, and selectee will be required to report to the office. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA