Program Manager (Business Analysis & Formulation) (Budget Analysis and Formulation Group Team Manager)

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14/15 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized Experience is defined as: -Experience with the budget formulation process to participate in the formulation of out year requirements and propose future funding needs; -Experience assessing operational needs, forecasting expenses, and developing a budget that aligns with program goals and funding constraints; AND -Experience developing program budget and operating plan and coordinating the different phases of the budget process to enhance strategic insight.

You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process.

Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process.

Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

The Program Manager serves as a Team Manager within the Budget Analysis and Formulation Group (AJV-H6), overseeing a diverse and geographically distributed team of highly skilled analysts, typically through subordinate managers. This role involves coordinating the efforts of multiple organizations to achieve the strategic objectives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Program Manager is responsible for making significant commitments regarding programs and budgets for a major organization and aligning programs and activities with the mission and goals of Enterprise Services, Mission Readiness Services, and the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Key responsibilities include leading complex national financial and budget projects and programs that align with the objectives of AJV, the ATO, and the FAA.

The Program Manager must apply a deep understanding of the technical aspects of budget formulation and business analysis to guide the team in gathering, analyzing, classifying, and prioritizing ATO Operations program funding requirements. This involves setting standards for accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness while ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines, as well as evaluating data analysis efforts to ensure proper assessment and prioritization of requirements.

The Program Manager must have a thorough understanding of budget and administrative policies and procedures, as well as a comprehensive grasp of the objectives of AJV, the ATO, and the FAA. They should also have a strong understanding of management principles and strategic planning, enabling them to integrate the work and requirements of multiple programs and projects to achieve the mission.

The role involves defining, acquiring, and allocating budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives across multiple projects and disciplines. This includes managing the budget, reallocating resources among teams, acquiring additional resources when necessary, and participating in the development of long-term requirements that span organizational lines. The Program Manager also proposes future funding needs and recommends funding levels to senior leadership.

The role requires managing dependencies between projects and addressing any issues and risks that could affect the program at the project or organizational level. The Program Manager coordinates the various phases of the budget process to enhance strategic insight and recommend solutions to meet ATO needs. Lead and integrate budget planning processes for programs, projecting both short- and long-term needs, maintaining necessary documentation, and coordinating with all stakeholders.

Additionally, the Team Manager formulates and validates program budget requirements, assessing operational needs and developing recommendations that align with program goals and funding constraints. Review historical financial data, expenditure trends, and funding allocations to ensure accuracy and justify budget requests, coordinating with finance teams, department leads, and executives to confirm budget priorities and resource distribution.

The Program Manager identifies areas for cost optimization, ensuring efficient targeting of requirements to meet program objectives, and ensures that budget proposals comply with organizational policies, government regulations, and financial guidelines.