The position is located in the Office of International Affairs, Asia Pacific Division. The incumbent is the top agency focal point on US civil aviation policies, practices and procedures in his/her area of responsibility. He/she must coordinate and manage aviation-related activities within their geographical portfolio with other US Government agencies and industry and with foreign civil aviation and international aviation organizations.
The incumbent proactively implements the key focus areas of the FAA International Strategy. Develops initiatives that advance US standards, policies, and procedures to achieve a more safe, efficient, sustainable, global air transportation system and competitive marketplace. Formulates strategies to help achieve a common system of air traffic control and air navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
Identifies and executes bilateral arrangements that codify US and foreign commitments to harmonize standards, and/or adoptions of US practices through targeted technical assistance and cooperation arrangements. Collaborates with FAA LOBs to advance the international component of FAA programmatic initiatives as the international standard and to ensure interoperability.
Works with International Civil Aviation Organization regional bodies and entities, other designated regional bodies, as well as identified critical states and partners, to formulate FAA initiatives of appropriate scope and scale to US interests that efficiently leverage the FAA presence and efficacy in the world.
Is a recognized expert within FAA and is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal directions of a manager or executive.
As a core function, the incumbent supports the FAA's international mission by: building critical communications networks and relationships with foreign governments, air navigation service providers, and aviation industry representatives; collecting, analyzing and distributing critical information and intelligence in his/her area of responsibility and using this information to assist FAA decision makers in effectively developing and implementing the FAA international strategic plan and contributing to the FAA's strategic planning by formulating FAA initiatives of appropriate scope and scale to US interests that efficiently leverage the FAA presence and efficacy in the world.
The incumbent also supervises the workload and expectations of local foreign service employees in the FAA office. As a senior official posted overseas, the incumbent is expected to interact daily with the US Embassy and to participate in a number of Embassy functions, including membership in various committees.
Other duties may include attending Embassy meetings, participating in briefings for members of the American business community, or fulfilling additional activities as directed by the Embassy Leadership. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects and other areas of FAA responsibility. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies issues to senior management.
Prepares, reviews and may approve organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences. Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. Work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S.
educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
Basic Requirements Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 0130 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 0130 occupational series.
Applicants, who are not currently in the 0130 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 0130 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment.
If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it. Foreign Education: For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
benigno.m.ruiz@faa.gov · 1 (202) 267-4452
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $137681 – $213334/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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