Director, Office of Foundational Business

The Director, Office of Foundational Business, serves as a key executive leader within the Flight Standards Service with responsibility for leading enterprise-wide business, safety management, certification, training, and organizational support functions that enable the effective execution of the Flight Standards safety oversight mission, as well as the Civil Aviation Registry. In the discharge of these duties and responsibilities, the Director exercises executive leadership and program direction over five Flight Standards divisions. The Director administers a budget of approximately $130M and provides executive direction and oversight to over 450 employees, including direct supervision of two executives and 5 L-bands.

Specific responsibilities include: Provides strategic direction, policy leadership, and executive oversight for programs supporting the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) framework and State Safety Program (SSP) obligations, ensuring organizational consistency, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement across Flight Standards. Creates a clear vision for the Office of Foundational Business in its mission to provide administrative, staffing, workforce development, budget, logistical, and safety risk management services to the Flight Standards Service. Oversees national programs involving aircraft registration and airmen certification, publication and dissemination of inspector guidance and public safety information, occupational safety and health administration, and the development and delivery of specialized leadership and technical training for FAA aviation professionals, Department of Defense personnel, and industry stakeholders.

Leads the organization to provide quality control and assurance of the Flight Standards Service's Safety Management System (SMS) responsible for the application of safety management and quality management within the Service, and for identifying risks that transcend individual regulated entities, straddle multiple sectors of the industry, and/or rise to the level at which they require national or governmental attention. Collaborates extensively with senior FAA executives, government agencies, industry representatives, and international aviation partners to advance aviation safety objectives, support organizational transformation initiatives, and promote a proactive, data-driven safety culture throughout the National Airspace System.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) listed above, your application package may be further evaluated by an Executive Rating Panel. Additionally, Hiring Managers may choose to interview highly qualified candidates via one or more interviews.

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.

Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System. 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 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.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)Designated or Random Drug Testing required. The Hiring Official and selectee will negotiate the duty location (within the Continental U.S. only). PCS entitlements will be paid if the agency requires relocation.

This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process.

Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the Executive Leadership Dimensions and Mandatory Technical Requirements for this position. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted and will result in removal from consideration.

Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format. You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and Qualifications Review Board for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide. To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement.

You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help. Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

RESUME: All applicants must submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined solely based on the information provided within this two-page resume.

Your resume must include sufficient detail to validate your qualifications, including employment start and end dates (month/year), position titles, and full-time or part-time status (or average hours worked per week). It must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and education as they relate to the position¿s requirements. SF-50: Current U.S.

DOT employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Additionally, Career Executives or those with FAA Executive System (FAAES) or Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES to receive non-competitive consideration.

Candidate Development Program (CDP): If you have completed an OPM-approved SES CDP, include a copy of your OPM certificate. Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.