Summary The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) comprises 35,000 controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts ensure that aircraft are safe, separated, and on time. Technical Operations Services ensures a safe and efficient National Airspace System (NAS) by effectively managing air navigation services and infrastructure. Responsibilities The Director of NAS Security and Enterprise Operations, located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), provides executive-level leadership, direction, and guidance to a large, complex, and geographically dispersed technical organization responsible for the round-the-clock, every-day, year-round operational management of the National Airspace System (NAS). The incumbent serves as the Cyber Security Executive accountable for ensuring that the hundreds of ATO systems and services are protected from cybersecurity incidents. Principal Responsibilities Oversees Cybersecurity for the ATO, including NAS Information Systems Security (ISS) strategic planning and implementation, and independent ISS assessments and security authorizations. Ensures the integrity and security of critical NAS systems and services. Performs operational oversight, monitoring, and certification of satellite-based systems and services. Manages domestic and international Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) owned and leased services and networks. Oversees comprehensive information security reviews, assessments, and audits. Provides ISS testing, evaluation, and ensures security compliance. Directs local, regional, and enterprise-level tactical and strategic event management, incident response, and the maintenance of real-time situational oversight of NAS systems, infrastructure, and services. Interacts, communicates, and collaborates with FAA senior executives and managers, key representatives of Congress, other Federal agencies, state and local governments, the aviation industry, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense and other stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions to assess security threats at enterprise levels. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 and executive leadership requirements. Only your two (2) page resume will be accepted and considered. ELDs and TRs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT (TR): TR: Experience leading, overseeing, and providing strategic direction for a large technical or operational organization responsible for the oversight of complex electronic technology systems and services with an emphasis on cybersecurity. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs) ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification 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 core qualification 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 core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ELD 4: Leading People - This core qualification 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 core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a current member of the FAAES, Career SES, or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have Career SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the ELDs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES. Education An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series. Additional 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. PCS entitlements will be paid if the agency requires relocation. Negotiable duty locations are limited to one of the following: Warrenton, VA. Washington, DC. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
