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Director, Office of Budget

Federal Aviation Administration

Washington, DCFull-time$154–216K/yrPosted 1w ago

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Compensation
$154–216K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The FAA seeks a Director for its Office of Budget to provide executive leadership and oversight of all budget formulation, execution, and management activities. The role guides a multi‑division team, advises senior officials, and ensures effective resource allocation for the agency’s $20‑25 billion annual budget, influencing national aviation policy and financial strategy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Executive LeadershipBudget DevelopmentStrategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisStakeholder CommunicationPolicy Development

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship RequiredDemonstrated Experience Leading Development and Execution of Large Federal Budget of $1.7B or MoreCommitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American FoundingDriving EfficiencyMerit and CompetenceLeading PeopleAchieving Results

Full job description

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is where innovation meets purpose. We ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's aerospace system, overseeing air traffic, advancing cutting-edge aviation technologies, and shaping the future of flight. Our mission is to deliver the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Join a team where your work has real impact, your ideas drive progress, and your career helps keep millions moving safely every day.

Duties

The Director, Office of Budget, provides executive leadership and oversight for all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) activities related to the formulation, presentation, execution, and management of the agency's budget. This includes establishing and maintaining the policies, procedures, and governance structures essential to effective and efficient agency operations. The incumbent leads a multi-layered organization comprised of four divisions: Budget Integration, Operating Budgets, Capital and Research and Development Budgets, and Budget Execution. As the FAA's principal advisor on an annual budget totaling approximately $20-25 billion, the Director must anticipate and respond to external political, social, and economic forces that shape national resource decisions. The Director executes these responsibilities through a workforce of approximately 85 employees, including two direct-report Executives and three K-band managers. The organization's services are broad in scope and mission-critical, encompassing all budget execution functions and financial products that support the FAA's strategic objectives. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Develops the FAA's annual budget requests and prepares detailed justifications for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Budget and Performance Office, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional authorizing and appropriations committees. Directs the agency's budgetary systems essential to fulfilling the mission of the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Financial Analysis/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Provides authoritative counsel to the CFO, ABA organizations, and FAA executives on management matters affecting agency budgetary and fiduciary operations, including programs within ABA and those managed by other Lines of Business and Staff Offices domestically and internationally. Collaborates on national policy development and sets strategic direction as a member of the CFO Management Team. Provides executive oversight for budget advisory services; development and evaluation of agency-wide budget management systems; maintenance of budget operations; and establishment of standards for budgetary governance. Represents the CFO in engagements with FAA leadership, the Department of Transportation, and OMB on matters related to budget formulation, execution, and financial policy. Directs critical mission components that support nationwide CFO responsibilities, including national evaluations and studies with long-range implications for FAA's financial infrastructure and evolving statutory authorities. Leads an analytical workforce responsible for agency-wide budget management matters. Exercises delegated authority to commit on behalf of the CFO in all functional program areas and serves as liaison to OST, OMB, and Congressional staff regarding budgetary requirements. Manage and safeguards FAA organizational and government resources, ensuring internal budgetary controls meet agency standards. Communicates and collaborates with key stakeholders including FAA executives, DOT officials, OMB, GAO, OIG, and Congressional members and staff to advocate for budget priorities. Represents the FAA as the agency's budget authority and exercises delegated authority to make commitments on matters directly affecting the budget. Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence that you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) related to this position. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration. Please do not submit separate documents addressing the Technical Requirements (TRs) and Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs), only your two (2) page resume will be accepted and considered. MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (TRs): TR 1: Demonstrated experience leading the development and execution of a large, complex Federal budget of $1.7B or more. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs) ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This ELD requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ELD 2: Driving Efficiency -This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ELD 3: Merit and Competence - This ELD involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ELD 4: Leading People - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ELD 5: Achieving Results - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: Applicants who are current Officers or Executives (EV-1 or EV-2 level) of the FAA Executive System (FAAES), Career Senior Executive Service (SES), individuals certified through successful completion of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or those with Career SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs). Such applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES (e.g., SF-50, or certification from OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

Education

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other Information

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. Note: This position may be impacted by an upcoming realignment. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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