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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.
An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.
9-AHR-Executive-Recruitment@faa.gov · 1 (202) 267-7856
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $153700 – $216400/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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