Serves as a Contracts Branch Manager in the office of Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ). Incumbent has responsibility for overseeing the award and administration of all contractual actions for assigned customers and programs, including a full range of types of contracts and procurements (e.g., technical and nontechnical support services, IT, and major NAS systems acquisitions, construction, supplies, non-support services).
Providing leadership direction and guidance to branch personnel; managing work assignments and distribution across the branch; serving as an advisor to agency officials on acquisition strategies and standards; establishing and implementing operating policies and procedures for the branch; ensuring functions are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policy; implementing consistent standards and best practices across the branch; reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of branch procurement functions; and collaborating with other branch managers and the division manager and actively engaging as a member of the division leadership team in the leadership of AAQ and division initiatives.
The incumbent supervises the work of subordinate employees, plans and assigns tasks, monitors and evaluates employee performance, and approves employee leave. Positions are at the highest non-executive managerial level in a particular job category. Manages the work of a large, multi-level organization typically through subordinate managers.
Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc) for a major organization. Directs the work of subordinate employees and/or managers for multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines within a major subdivision.
Work includes complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and frequently the FAA.
Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit/project/program, and include: strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and/or employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for multiple organizational units/projects/ programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budget and either reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed.
Leads and integrates the budget planning processes for all organizational units/projects/programs under his/her control, and projects both short-term and long-term future needs. Participates in planning efforts that cross organizational lines within the major subdivision and LOB/SO.
Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA.
Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning, and the ability to integrate the work of multiple organizational units/projects/programs to accomplish mission objectives. Contacts are routinely internal and external to the major subdivision. Internal contacts are with subordinates, peers, and higher level management to discuss the statuses and results of projects/programs and plan for the future.
May represent the major subdivision, LOB/SO, or the FAA externally as a primary point of contact for policies/ procedures or other project/program purposes. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the major subdivision, to establish new policies/procedures, and to make exceptions. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives which leave considerable room for discretion.
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. This position has a positive education requirement.
If you are not currently working for the Federal Government in the 1102 series OR have never held a position in the Federal Government in the 1102 series, you must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you cannot upload your transcripts to your application, please fax a copy to 609-485-8995 to the attention of Julianne Williams and reference the announcement number on the FAX.
IF SELECTED, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT. If you do not have an official transcript (original with a raised seal) you should request it today. 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/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
monique.heriegel@faa.gov · 1 (609) 485-6754
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $112283 – $173980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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