<p>Summary</p> <p>The Support Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the integration of space operations within the airspace system. Coordinating with various stakeholders, including space launch providers, regulatory bodies, and other government agencies to ensure safety and efficiency in space activities. Development of policies and procedures to optimize airspace. Engaging with the industry stakeholders on emerging technologies and trends in operations through collaborative decision-making.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The Support Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the integration of space operations within the airspace system. Coordinating with various stakeholders, including space launch providers, regulatory bodies, and other government agencies to ensure safety and efficiency in space activities. Development of policies and procedures to optimize airspace. Engaging with the industry stakeholders on emerging technologies and trends in operations through collaborative decision-making.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/22/2025 to 09/02/2025</p> <p>Salary $201,953 to - $225,700 per year</p> <p>The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.94%. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay are capped by law $225,700.</p> <p>Pay scale & grade AT LK</p> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <p>Vint Hill Farms Military Installation, VA</p> <p>Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>NA</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>2152 Air Traffic Control </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes</p> <p>Announcement number AEA-AJR-25-DYM-96048 Control number 843933200</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Internal to an agency</p> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>ATO Wide</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The incumbent directs a highly technical multi-layered workforce team through subordinate support managers that provide administrative, tactical and strategic support to ATCSCC operations and that impact on the effective and efficient use of the National Airspace System (NAS). The teams consist of a combination of air traffic control specialists, computer specialists, and management and program analysts each of which support one or more aspects of the traffic management function.</p> <p>The Support Manager is responsible for oversight, planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility, such as training, airspace and procedures, plans and programs and other facility program areas. The incumbent serves as the lead for a functionally integrated team of technical and administrative managers and other personnel. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout their program areas. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work progress to assure that result s meet the agency's mission and the customers' needs. Serves as a member of the management team and provides advice on ways to improve organizational performance and strategic goals.</p> <p>Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the mission and goals of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the needs of the aviation community, and the safety of the flying public. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinate managers and is responsible for team building. Participates in accident investigations and incidents as directed by higher authority.</p> <p>Provides vision and leadership to facility teams. Assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate managers and their staff. Sets and adjusts long and short-term goals and priorities in support of FAA Strategic initiatives. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommend s/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and, identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.</p> <p>Recommends necessary budgetary and reprogramming actions required to ensure the effective operation of the ATCSCC. Recommends, reviews and revises operational and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with national programs. Recommends and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units/projects/program s and across multiple functions and/or disciplines. Manages budgets and either acquires or reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs. Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>US Citizenship is required. </li><li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. </li><li>Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents). </li><li>Designated or Random Drug Testing required. </li><li>A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements) </li><li>Not covererd under special provisions for air traffic controller retirement </li><li>This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing </li><li>Secret security clearance is required </li><li>A one year managerial/supervisory probationary period may be required </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:</p> <p>1)Must have held an FAA 2152-FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);</p> <p>OR</p> <p>2)Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher graded work;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.</p> <p>NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4.</p> <p>Preview job questionnaire</p> <p>Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.</p> <p>Position may be subject to a background investigation.</p> <p>A one-year probationary period may be required.</p> <p>The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements</p> <p>This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.</p> <p>Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration.</p> <p>In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.</p> <p>Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed.</p> <p>Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>This is not a bargaining unit position.</p> <p>Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA</p> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience with their bid. The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held. The form must be submitted by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.</p> <p>If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.</p> <p>If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.</p> <p>Forms:</p> <ul> <li>FAA-3330-43 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience </li></ul> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>