Chief Operating Officer
Summary The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a transformational and servant leader to lead the agency's Air Traffic Organization that provides air navigation services to private and commercial clients as well as the U.S. military. The ATO's operational range covers 29.4 million square miles of airspace over the U.S.A and portions of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Duties The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for leading and providing strategic direction for the entire air traffic management system. The COO leads a complex and geographically dispersed organization of 35,000 employees including 49 Executives and ensures safe, efficient and secure air traffic services for approximately 50,000 aircraft operating over nearly 30 million square miles every day. The COO formulates and administers a budget of approximately $10 billion dollars. Principal
Responsibilities:
Leads and provides strategic direction for air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). Works through eight ATO Service Unit Vice Presidents and other Executives providing the organization's core functions of Air Traffic Services, Technical and Systems Operations, Safety Management, Technical Training, Mission Support Services, Management Services, Program Management, and Flight Program Operations. Develops strategic plans for the air traffic control system ensuring that ATO actions are aligned with FAA Administrator long-term strategies for the aviation system as a whole. Reviews and evaluates program performance for the purpose of keeping the Administrator informed concerning how effectively program goals are being met and for recommending action to correct deficiencies and improve program performance. Reviews ATO operations and formulates and implements plans to modernize the system, increase productivity, realize cost savings, and improve training and education. Represents the FAA in national and international venues; articulating the priorities of the FAA to international audiences; and seeking to harmonize US air traffic management policies with international policies and procedures. Maintains close and continuous contact with representatives of Congress, the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, aviation industry stakeholders, and the general public, as well as various other domestic and foreign public and private aviation organizations. Handles media inquiries related to, and develops communications strategy for, air traffic management matters. Presents and defends DOT/FAA positions with respect to air traffic management programs and policies. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status. US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Designated or Random Drug Testing required. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience formulating and implementing the strategic direction of a technical organization, including such efforts as setting standards of performance; developing and monitoring annual and long-range strategic plans; implementing large-scale, complex modernization efforts; and assessing and mitigating operational/safety risk. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of an operational organization, including setting tactical performance measures and managing continuous improvement efforts; increasing productivity and efficiency; and implementing cost-saving measures. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience formulating and administering a significant budget, and overseeing the stewardship of a large workforce and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including labor unions. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience in the aviation industry, to include a working understanding of the air traffic control system. Education An education requirement has not been established
Salary Range:
$150K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Operations Management, Administrative & OfficeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Leads and provides strategic direction for air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). Works through eight ATO Service Unit Vice Presidents and other Executives providing the organization's core functions of Air Traffic Services, Technical and Systems Operations, Safety Management, Technical Training, Mission Support Services, Management Services, Program Management, and Flight Program Operations. Develops strategic plans for the air traffic control system ensuring that ATO actions are aligned with FAA Administrator long-term strategies for the aviation system as a whole. Reviews and evaluates program performance for the purpose of keeping the Administrator informed concerning how effectively program goals are being met and for recommending action to correct deficiencies and improve program performance. Reviews ATO operations and formulates and implements plans to modernize the system, increase productivity, realize cost savings, and improve training and education. Represents the FAA in national and international venues; articulating the priorities of the FAA to international audiences; and seeking to harmonize US air traffic management policies with international policies and procedures. Maintains close and continuous contact with representatives of Congress, the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, aviation industry stakeholders, and the general public, as well as various other domestic and foreign public and private aviation organizations. Handles media inquiries related to, and develops communications strategy for, air traffic management matters. Presents and defends DOT/FAA positions with respect to air traffic management programs and policies. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Review the Additional Information Section of this vacancy announcement for important information regarding your COVID vaccine status. US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Designated or Random Drug Testing required. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience in achieving operational results? If so, provide examples of ways you have exercised leadership to deliver significant results. Explain how you established goals, assessed outcomes, and improved products and services. Indicate how you identified and met customers' requirements and addressed the needs of stakeholders. Include examples of complex problems you solved or difficult obstacles that you overcame as a leader. Your description should include (1) the size and complexity of organizations you have led, (2) the scope of programs you have managed, and (3) the impact of your results on customers and other stakeholders. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience leading people? If yes, describe the size of the organization and number and types of positions you have managed. Discuss ways that you have established and maintained positive work environments and prevented or eliminated discrimination or harassment. Describe ways that you have mentored and developed employees and built individual and team performance. Discuss how you have established and led teams to deliver products and services. Include in your description experience in leading others in a matrix environment across organizations. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience building relationships? If yes, describe (1) the types of individuals with whom you routinely collaborate; and (2) the purpose and outcomes of the communication. Discuss your experience in communicating and cooperating with others to achieve goals. Provide examples of how you have built relationships to achieve consensus and how you were able to obtain the cooperation of others with competing priorities and perspectives. Describe how you effectively communicate information within and outside of your organization. LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Do you have experience leading strategic change? If yes, describe examples of strategic changes that you led for your organization; describe the entities that the change affected (agency, industry, organizational components). Discuss obstacles you encountered and how you overcame them to the benefit of the agency. Include in your description ways that you applied long-range vision, developed strategies, and applied innovative ideas and techniques. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience formulating and implementing the strategic direction of a technical organization, including such efforts as setting standards of performance; developing and monitoring annual and long-range strategic plans; implementing large-scale, complex modernization efforts; and assessing and mitigating operational/safety risk. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of an operational organization, including setting tactical performance measures and managing continuous improvement efforts; increasing productivity and efficiency; and implementing cost-saving measures. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience formulating and administering a significant budget, and overseeing the stewardship of a large workforce and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including labor unions. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Experience in the aviation industry, to include a working understanding of the air traffic control system. Education An education requirement has not been established
Salary Range:
$150K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Operations Management, Administrative & OfficeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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