Serves as the Program Manager responsible for planning, directing, and managing FAA’s Media Relations Division. Under the direction of the Assistant Administrator for Communications, the Program Manager manages the staff and plans, directs, and delivers accurate information to the media in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties

The Program Manager develops comprehensive communications strategies and plans, advises on crisis management, oversees daily media relations responsibilities and leads select enterprise communications projects and activities. Due to the Agency's 24/7/365 operation, leading the FAA’s media relations division may require working outside of normal duty hours. Specifically, the Program Manager must be flexible and ready to execute or oversee communications activities on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.
• This vacancy is not open to Veterans' Recruitment Act (VRA) applicants.

Qualifications

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 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 communicating information on aerospace policies, and procedures, or communicating information about aerospace programs with high-level officials and/or media representatives (i.e., aviation industry reps, legislative executives/Capitol Hill or other government entities, reporters, editors, or staffers).Experience directing a national media relations program; communicating frequently with journalists at local, regional, and national levels; and directing the planning, production, execution, and analysis of public affairs projects and initiatives.Experience developing and managing multiple communications strategies at one time; and engaging the press to foster professional relationships, correct misinformation, and identify proactive opportunities to engage.Experience working in a rapidly changing communications environment, including rapid response and deadline-driven media relations experience.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 their application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Experience directing and leading a team to create, guide, and align a messaging strategy across all communications - including website and social media, public and media relations, internal communications, and program collateral. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Leadership and Management Dimensions, Other Factors, and Technical Requirements answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523 AHF-110 Washington, DC 20591 US
• Name: Maria Pugh
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-8424
• Email: [email protected]