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Aviation Regulatory Project Manager
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety (AVS), Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (AUS), AUS-200
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The incumbent serves as an Aviation Regulatory Project Manager. Supports and serves as a primary contributor on special projects related to activities and Program Management services to further Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration efforts within the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT).
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Summary
The incumbent serves as an Aviation Regulatory Project Manager. Supports and serves as a primary contributor on special projects related to activities and Program Management services to further Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration efforts within the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT).
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational Telework is allowed and determined by agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $95,489 - $148,037 per year
Locality increase will be determined at time of job offer.
Pay scale & grade
FV J
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1653.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ACT-AVS-26-AUS200-100396 Control number 883249900
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The Aviation Regulatory Project Manager performs multiple, varying, and highly complex assignments under minimal direction from a manager or senior leader. Serves as a principal technical specialist and project manager for major regulatory, operational, and integration activities involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management, and Advanced Air Mobility for ensuring safe and effective integration into the National Airspace System (NAS). Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of emerging aviation operations, operational practices, and regulatory requirements to conduct both regulatory and operational evaluations to support the safe integration of emerging aviation operations into the NAS. Conducts regulatory evaluations by interpreting and assessing the applicability of existing regulations, identifying compliance requirements, and determining where emerging operational models or technologies create gaps, conflicts, or misalignments with current regulatory frameworks. Performs operational evaluations by analyzing procedures, system interactions, workflow impacts, and safety considerations to determine how emerging aviation operations function within the NAS and to identify operational risks or procedural inconsistencies requiring mitigation. Integrates the results of both regulatory and operational evaluations to develop technical recommendations, support rule-making activities, and inform updates to operational criteria and compliance guidance.
Possesses an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Conducts extensive research and analysis to evaluate how new operational models, technologies, or procedures align with existing regulatory requirements. Integrates analytical results into project deliverables that support rule-making activities, regulatory evaluations, and updates to operational criteria.
Evaluates complex operational scenarios to identify gaps, conflicts, or inconsistencies in regulatory applicability, compliance requirements, or operational procedures. Performs root-cause analysis of operational or compliance issues involving emerging aviation operations and prepares technical findings that inform regulatory updates or operational mitigations.
Uses project management principles to plan, coordinate, and execute complex regulatory and operational evaluation activities and projects involving emerging aviation operations. Develops project plans, schedules, and milestones to guide the assessment of operational data, procedures, and system interactions; and identifies safety risks, compliance concerns, and regulatory inconsistencies requiring higher-level analysis. Ensures that project deliverables, analytical findings, and technical recommendations meet regulatory requirements, adhere to project objectives, and align with the priorities of the major subdivision and broader organizational goals.
Monitors project progress, identifies risks or delays, and implements corrective actions to maintain schedule and quality. Tracks project performance metrics; and prepares comprehensive regulatory analyses, compliance assessments, technical reports, and operational findings as key project outputs. Consolidates operational, regulatory, and technical information into products that support decision-making and operational integration activities.
Defines, organizes, and assigns resources to accomplish large regulatory, operational, and analytical work activities. Allocates resources to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Works across organizational boundaries to complete complex evaluations, research activities, and support tasks within established schedules. Provides policy guidance and instruction to others, both internally and externally.
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Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office of Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801:
General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/ FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience: Experience researching and interpreting operational and regulatory information to contribute to the preparation of analytical summaries, findings, or recommendations. Experience analyzing operational data, procedures, and technical information to identify trends, assess impacts, and support regulatory or operational evaluations.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
All qualification requirements shall be posted on the vacancy announcements at the time the announcement is made.
Interview Policy: If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
Incumbent remains in current duty location.
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Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
The duty location is negotiable but will be an approved FAA AVS facility.
SF-50 required.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
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Eligibility 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 evaluated
You 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.
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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.
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Eligibility 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.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veterans documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) required.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email julianne.p.williams@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veterans documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) required.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
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Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email julianne.p.williams@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
Monique Heriegel
Phone 1 (609) 485-6754 Fax 1 (609) 485-8995 Email julianne.p.williams@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US
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Summary
The incumbent serves as an Aviation Regulatory Project Manager. Supports and serves as a primary contributor on special projects related to activities and Program Management services to further Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration efforts within the Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT).
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request - See Additional Info
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational Telework is allowed and determined by agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $95,489 - $148,037 per year
Locality increase will be determined at time of job offer.
Pay scale & grade
FV J
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1653.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number ACT-AVS-26-AUS200-100396 Control number 883249900
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