This position serves as the Branch Manager for the Performance Engineering Branch within the Learning & Performance Effectiveness Division. The incumbent is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to a team of technical human resource and employee development experts. The position will be subject to the AHR reorg and duties may be subject to change.
Directs and manages the development, validation, and maintenance of comprehensive competency models for diverse technical, professional, and safety-critical occupations across the FAA. Oversees the design and execution of rigorous instructional design standards, methodologies, and frameworks for both virtual and instructor-led training programs, ensuring compliance with modern adult learning principles. Enforces strict quality control reviews of all instructional content, learning systems, and performance support tools to ensure educational integrity, relevance, and alignment with OPM and FAA performance requirements. Drives the implementation of cutting-edge technology and innovative learning methodologies (e.g., microlearning, adaptive learning systems, and digital job aids) to enhance the speed and effectiveness of skill acquisition.
Leads the identification, design, and deployment of performance support solutions and skill-building initiatives that target critical skill gaps and improve overall workforce performance effectiveness. Collaborates with divisional and line-of-business leadership to analyze operational performance data, diagnose training needs, and deliver targeted, non-classroom performance interventions (e.g., electronic performance support systems, coaching guides). Formulates robust evaluation frameworks and metrics to assess the return on investment (ROI), transfer of learning, and operational impact of competency and training programs on a recurring basis.
Directs and leads a highly technical team of instructional designers, competency analysts, and performance support specialists. Plans, schedules, and assigns work, setting short-term priorities and establishing clear performance standards. Monitors and evaluates individual employee performance, utilizing objective performance measures to ensure programmatic timeliness, quality, and technical accuracy. Coaches and mentors subordinate staff, provides regular feedback, and identifies specialized training or professional development opportunities to enhance technical capabilities. Exercises authority to recommend and approve key personnel actions, including selections, promotions, and awards, and initiates appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions when required.
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG-13 level. This experience 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 IS DEFINED AS:
- Leading, designing, or auditing multi-faceted training and employee development programs within a large organization;
- Developing and validating structured competency models or performing formal job analyses for complex occupations;
- Managing instructional systems design projects utilizing modern educational technologies and adult learning methodologies;
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating digital performance support tools or quantitative skill-building initiatives.
You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
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.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at:
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 Managerial Selection Factor.
In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Managerial Selection Factor, 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.
Unless previously completed, the incumbent must satisfactorily complete a 1-year probationary period to remain in this supervisory or managerial position.
Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
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.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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