This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional levels on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs. The incumbent provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. May act as a principal specialist to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques or as a team leader to define and direct challenging projects/programs/activities.
At the FV-I level: Provides comprehensive technical services on the control and disbursement of grant-in-aid funds. Tasks include but are not limited to, independently tracking and providing guidance to Management and the Field Office on the Airport Improvement Program, Office of Airports Audit Program, and serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General concerning Regional Audits.
Independently to identify appropriate funds to ensure maximum utilization of each of the categories of funds available and determines eligibility while processing grants. Serves as the Regional Policy Expert and authority for the Office of Airports audit program and its implementation. Provides input to the Region¿s annual goals and objectives by suggesting possible areas for audit based upon problems uncovered during related audits.
Serves as the Regional Audit Program Manager responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating the financial audit program. This includes the Office of Airports grant-in-aid quality assurance functions. Serves as the liaison between the FAA and the Office of Inspector General for all program audits in the Region. Participates in national teams to review current Airport Improvement Program policy and guidance. Makes recommendations for changes to national policy.
Performs other duties as assigned. At the FV-J Level: Incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert for the Office of Airports (ARP) regional level on all aspects of ARP's financial assistance programs, consisting of the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program and other aid programs.
Also serves as region's senior specialist for the System of Airports Reports (SOAR) database used to manage these programs. Applies experience and expert knowledge to interpret legislation, regulations, orders, and national policies, procedures, and other guidance pertaining to aid programs in providing consultation and guidance to the ADOs, government agencies, consultants, aviation industry representatives and the public.
Establishes regional policy pertaining to the ACIP, AIP, PFC, and other aid programs. Provides oversight and guidance to the Region/ADOs in developing the region's annual ACIP, including assigning planning ceilings, conducting review, and providing feedback. Manages the distribution of AIP discretionary funds to the Region/ADO's to ensure the funding of the highest priority projects on the region's ACIP.
Provides consultation and guidance to Region/ADOs on grant management activities relating to obligations procurement, contract requirements, sponsor certification, project formulation, project application, project accomplishment, grant offer, grant agreement, amendments, payments, civil rights requirements and audits.
May oversee the region's PFC program, including the processing of PFC applications, notices of intent and amendments; the monitoring of PFC collections, disbursements, and project implementation, and the closeout of PFC applications and notices of intent. Prepares the Final Agency Decision on PFC applications for small, medium and large hub airports.
Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Provides training and assistance to ADO and Regional personnel on ARP's financial assistance programs and the SOAR database, as needed or requested.
May represent ARP and the region on matters pertaining to ARP's financial assistance programs at meetings and conferences. Participates in or leads national teams to review current policy and guidance. Performs other duties as assigned.
heather.a.noel@faa.gov · 1 (206) 231-4044
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $101771 – $194772/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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