This position is under the program and acquisition management for the systems and capabilities that modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS) to advance NAS programs from concept to operation while providing technical support for air traffic control automation and decision support systems.
Duties
The incumbent applies skill and experience developing costs and schedules; and for planning, coordinating, tracking, and identifying resources for small programs and projects through completion. Assists senior specialists by providing lifecycle support and information for day-to-day management and oversight of the critical elements of programs and projects including scope, budget, risk and schedules.
Uses experience and comprehensive knowledge in analyzing, identifying and evaluating program requirements and plans, the incumbent designs and recommends solutions to complex problems to aid in decision-making and prepares detailed analyzes and estimates of annual funding needs. Applies experience gathering, comparing, and correlating budget and financial data about current and future programs/projects and activities to ensure that budget requests conform to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management and Budget (0MB), and Congressional requirements. Assist to ensure that funds are properly allocated in a timely and effective manner and that obligations incurred and resulting expenditure of funds are kept within the bounds of existing laws, regulations, and approved allowances.
Uses experience gained as a contracting officer representative (COR) to provide advice and assistance on contracts for systems, services, and equipment with work assignments that span the acquisition lifecycle from initial planning through performance assessment. Conducts contract review activities including establishing schedules, evaluating progress, tasking, problems, resolution, and adjusting resource allocations.
Contacts are internal and external and include representatives from all ATO service units and other FAA lines of business. He/she demonstrates the ability to lead small teams, direct customers, stakeholders, and agency officials by coordinating cross organizational policies and programs to resolve issues, internal and external to the ATO and the FAA. As required, he/she develops project plans and reports, which are forwarded to both internal and external agencies and entities. Mentors less senior employees and program staff. Develops and maintains knowledge base for future use by PMO programs and teams.
Incumbent reports to a manager and is guided by established policies/procedures for most assignments. Assist and allowed considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach(es), or to develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents.
Perform other duties as assigned.