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Supervisory Psychologist (Branch Manager, Organizational Effectiveness)

Federal Aviation Administration ยท Department of Transportation
๐Ÿ“ Washington, District of Columbia FV-J $127,898 - $198,281/yr
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 (Closes in 6 days)

About This Position

Serves as the Branch Manager for the Organizational Effectiveness Branch (AHD-130), leading to improve organizational performance by providing consulting services, organizational diagnostics, and evidence-based interventions that strengthen leadership, team effectiveness, organizational culture, and workforce performance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in Psychology.

In addition to the basic qualifications, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: Experience leading efforts to implement organizational development and change management solutions within a technical work environment; Experience facilitating multi-disciplinary teams to analyze business needs and to identify performance and cultural gaps to maximize the collective efforts of all people involved in a change, and to minimize the risk of implementation failure; and Experience applying psychological principles, theories, methods, or data to evaluate practical situations, organizational behavior and performance challenges for developing a planned approach to change within an organization. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Major Duties

Guides, supervises and supports the people, operations and work of the Organizational Effectiveness Branch. Coordinates with AHD leadership to establish and prioritize team goals, objectives and performance measures. The work of this position includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the major subdivision/LOB/SO.

Engages with subordinate team members to translate team priorities into SMART goals and performance standards for each subordinate employee and clarify expectations for individual and team success. Plans the team's work; communicates the organization's vision and objectives; sets priorities; assigns tasks and responsibilities; monitors and evaluates performance; approving time and leave; and takes, recommends or approves corrective and disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Models and holds team members accountable for demonstrating a customer service orientation.

Establishes a strong relationship with and integrates into the AHD leadership team. Develops and delivers clear, thoughtful and timely information, messages, reports and briefings to keep AHD leadership apprised of progress, results, and opportunities for the future. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives for organization project/program.

Manages budget and either reallocates resources among the organization projects/programs or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies expertise in organizational psychology, team dynamics, and facilitation skills to lead the creation, execution and continuous improvement of the team's processes and procedures from service request intake and scoping through delivery and evaluation.

Assigns work among subordinate team members that aligns with their positions, strengths, and development needs; institutes practices that promote collaboration and operational excellence; and manages team workload and customer expectations to maximize value delivered across the team. Reviews team member performance, work products, and deliverables; engages members in both ongoing conversations and required discussions; and provides them with meaningful and timely feedback to reinforce and strengthen performance. Deals promptly and appropriately with performance or conduct issues if and when they occur.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Encourages and supports team members in building their capabilities to meet or exceed team, office and professional goals. Provides coaching, mentoring, and other development opportunities that enhance resilience, on-the-job performance, and potential for success in roles of greater responsibility.

Creates, implements and shares own development plan to help instill a culture of continual learning. Adapts readily, recovers quickly, and pivots to new ways of thinking and acting as new information, changing conditions, setbacks or obstacles require. Internal contacts include the subordinate team members, other AHD employees, AHD leadership, and colleagues in the Office of Human Resources.

There will be frequent interactions with customers and potential customers in other FAA organizations. Work is governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. The supervisor has the responsibility to ensure the alignment of team projects with AHD objectives.

The manager's and team's performance are reviewed periodically by higher-level leadership, usually through status reports, meetings, and organizational performance measures. May perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.

A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Information regarding Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) Narratives: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Additional Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. 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 Notes: 1.

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

  1. Some, none or all candidates may be interviewed.
  2. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

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This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits

  1. To confirm receipt of documents, you may contact Kinsley Kerlick at [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

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. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded with your application or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 180 series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 180 series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 180 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. 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. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Supervisory Psychologist (Branch Manager, Organizational Effectiveness) position at Federal Aviation Administration?
The salary range for this position is $127,898 - $198,281/yr. This is a FV-J position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Supervisory Psychologist (Branch Manager, Organizational Effectiveness) job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Information regarding Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) Narratives: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Oct 22, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.