The Group Manager applies detailed knowledge of NAS technical equipment and systems to direct and lead a multi-layered, geographically dispersed subordinate staff consisting of Team Managers and highly technical specialists responsible for securing, managing and protecting the necessary radio frequency spectrum to support the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.
The Group Manager applies detailed knowledge of the technical aspect of the work. He/she has thorough understanding of policies, orders, and regulations in radio frequency management such as 47 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 300 and FAA Order 6050.328 to manage the Spectrum Engineering Services organization. Exercises oversight of the management of civil aviation radio frequency assignments; resolution of radio frequency interference issues; and development of the overall electromagnetic spectrum management
policies, standards, and guidelines for the agency and its diverse aviation community of NAS users.
Directs spectrum management policy, planning, and efficiency efforts to meet future Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and to support initiatives in federal frequency management. Manages and supports major FAA programs such as NextGen and Air Traffic Control by coordinating communication, navigation and surveillance spectrum requirements across multiple lines of business within the FAA and directorates within Technical Operations.
The Group Manager exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities including communicating the organization's vision and objectives, strategic planning, setting priorities, assignment of work, selections, promotions, disciplinary actions, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing staff, approving leave. He/she uses detailed knowledge of budget policies and procedures to define, plan and organize staff, and other resources. This includes managing the budget, allocating or reallocating resources as necessary within and across organizations/programs in order to execute goals and accomplish Technical Operations'
mission objectives. Projects short and long-term future needs and prepares justifications to support resource requirements. Actively promotes, supports, and participates in the FAA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity Programs.
Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures. Manages budget, and either reallocates resources among Technical Operations or acquires additional resources as needed. Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within Technical Operations (AJW) and Air Traffic Organization (ATO).
Contacts are routinely internal and external to AJW. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future. External contacts include representatives from other government agencies (e.g. DHS, DoD, FCC and NTIA) and civil aviation organizations and industries, both domestic and international (e.g. ITU, ICAO, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)). Represents the AJW, ATO, and the FAA, as a primary point of contact on spectrum issues during collaborations with the White House and other agencies and partners, such as Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO), and International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Starting at $130,570 Per Year (FV L)
