As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.
This position is located in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (AUS).
Duties
In this role, oversees staff responsible for managing the growth of the FAA UAS research and development portfolio through a centralized and streamlined research management framework for planning and formulation; enhances engagement with all FAA stakeholders to identify research needs and communicate UAS research priorities; and proactively engages in technical and public outreach events to support the promotion of FAA UAS Research initiatives and UAS STEM initiatives.
Serves as Branch Manager directing major programs and organizational components through a staff of highly professional and specialized employees. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of AUS, AVS, and the FAA and directs the work of subordinate employees for multiple organizational projects and programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Work includes complex projects/programs, based on the objectives of the Division and AUS, as a whole. Managerial duties typically affect managers and employees for more than one organizational unit, and include: oversight providing a centralized and streamlined research management framework for the planning and formulation of the Agency’s UAS research and development portfolio; development and publication of the annual UAS Implementation Integration Research Plan; and managing and coordinating all activities related to research strategic planning; coordinating and leading agency wide monthly UAS Integration Research Roundtable meetings business planning; engaging in technical and public outreach events to support the promotion of FAA UAS Research and STEM initiatives; oversight of Office of Inspector General and Government Accountability Office activities; change management initiatives ; communicating the organizations vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Supports the Division Director and the Deputy Director in establishing, maintaining, and executing overall strategic vision and fulfilling the Division’s mission. Provides strategic leadership to the Branch and supports the execution of daily operations, including: Align Branch resources, activities, and stakeholders with AUS objectives; develop Branch personnel and resources consistent with AUS’ future needs; foster a work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk-based decision-making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity and inclusion throughout the Branch.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective communications and demonstrates a high level of service to all organizational elements of AUS as well as other offices throughout the agency. Partners with other AUS Divisions/Branches and AVS services/offices, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities, government agencies, and union representatives to accomplish work. Represents or delegates accountability for representing FAA at aviation events, industry conferences, and other civil aviation authority meetings on topics pertinent to the Branch.
Direct Report Supervision: Monitors and evaluates performance. Executes personnel actions and/or corrective/disciplinary actions. Works to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with a focus on continuity of operations and long term organizational success.
Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seeks input and feedback from employees. Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration, and innovation in the resolution of issues.
