Summary The Flight Standards Service mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world by setting standards, providing certification, and conducting oversight of airmen, air operators, air agencies, and designees. We also promote the safety of flight of civil aircraft and air commerce by conducting certification, inspection, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement; establishing regulations; and managing the system for registration of civil aircraft and airmen records. Responsibilities The Director, Office of Foundational Business, serves as a key executive leader within the Flight Standards Service with responsibility for leading enterprise-wide business, safety management, certification, training, and organizational support functions that enable the effective execution of the Flight Standards safety oversight mission, as well as the Civil Aviation Registry. In the discharge of these duties and responsibilities, the Director exercises executive leadership and program direction over five Flight Standards divisions. The Director administers a budget of approximately $130M and provides executive direction and oversight to over 450 employees, including direct supervision of two executives and 5 L-bands. Specific responsibilities include: Provides strategic direction, policy leadership, and executive oversight for programs supporting the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) framework and State Safety Program (SSP) obligations, ensuring organizational consistency, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement across Flight Standards. Creates a clear vision for the Office of Foundational Business in its mission to provide administrative, staffing, workforce development, budget, logistical, and safety risk management services to the Flight Standards Service. Oversees national programs involving aircraft registration and airmen certification, publication and dissemination of inspector guidance and public safety information, occupational safety and health administration, and the development and delivery of specialized leadership and technical training for FAA aviation professionals, Department of Defense personnel, and industry stakeholders. Leads the organization to provide quality control and assurance of the Flight Standards Service's Safety Management System (SMS) responsible for the application of safety management and quality management within the Service, and for identifying risks that transcend individual regulated entities, straddle multiple sectors of the industry, and/or rise to the level at which they require national or governmental attention. Collaborates extensively with senior FAA executives, government agencies, industry representatives, and international aviation partners to advance aviation safety objectives, support organizational transformation initiatives, and promote a proactive, data-driven safety culture throughout the National Airspace System. 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 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 a large, complex, and geographically dispersed organization with diverse resource and business management functions focused on collaboration with internal and external entities. 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 members 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. 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. 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. The Hiring Official and selectee will negotiate the duty location (within the Continental U.S. only). PCS entitlements will be paid if the agency requires relocation. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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