Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. Serves as Branch Manager for the Space Policy Division (ASZ-200), Space Regulations and Standards Branch (ASZ-210) with AST. Responsibilities Leads the development, revision, and publication of regulations advisory circulars, policy, the Safety Management System (SMS), and industry consensus standards pertaining to the Commercial Space Transportation industry. Advises the Division Manager and AST leadership on rulemaking activities, guidance documents, and standards development including recommending the initiation, withdrawal, or significant revision of rulemaking actions. Serves as a spokesperson and/or principal point of contact, in the areas of the division's responsibility, representing the Space Policy Division Manager on rulemaking and standards activities. Oversees AST's Safety Management System (SMS). Leads the development and implementation of SMS within AST. Identifies strategies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns related to CST safety. Assures quality program management for rulemaking, and support for and evaluation of industry developed consensus standards. Assures that rulemaking schedule development and resource allocations are considered to meet statutory and executive order requirements. Supports continuous improvement of all AST business processes, including but not limited to rulemaking, advisory circulars, and waivers. Coordinates SME support for US Standards Development Organizations (SDO) and leads the FAA evaluation of SDO approved standards for acceptance as a means of compliance for AST regulatory licensing requirements. Identifies strategies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns related to CST safety. Managerial duties include, but not limited to, directing the work to be accomplished by subordinate employees; strategic planning - communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of individual employees on both work and administrative matters along with the organizational unit; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Reallocates resources among organizational unit/projects/programs or acquires additional resources as needed and projects both short­ term and long-term future needs. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Has contacts with industry stakeholders, including research organizations, contractors, and commercial space o Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines. Maintains effective communication with all stakeholders and builds cooperative, ongoing working relationships with them to achieve organizational objectives. Resolves most branch-level problems without the intervention of higher level management. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that 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 at the next lower level: (FV-J) Experience with facilitating industry meetings or government meetings garnering consensus outcomes related to commercial space transportation.; AND Experience collaborating across organizational lines to strategically develop commercial space transportation policies drawing from waivers, industry input, and senior leadership inputs. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Education EDUCATION CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EXPERIENCE. 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/financialdisclosure_requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your 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. This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Background Investigation (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation Plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA