Position: Program Manager, Senior - FAA

Function: Software Program Management

Location: Remote

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range: $100- $150k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of FAA scheduling systems and staffing models. Operating within the Resource Optimization Division (ALA-100), this role ensures that software systems and models align with the FAA’s safety, operational, and budgetary priorities. ALA-100’s tools and models provide robust frameworks for workforce scheduling, workload analysis, and financial resource allocation, driving efficiency and strategic workforce management.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 15+ equivalent years of experience in government software management.  Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required.  A Master’s degree or Ph.D. may count for additional years of experience.

Essential Job Functions

Individuals will assist in the efficient and effective operation of the program office, the individual’s activities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate workforce models development/reviews and approvals
• Maintain/administer multiple SharePoint sites
• Prepare/conduct all aspects of Governance meetings

·       Develop and maintain staffing standards and workload assessments for FAA

·       Collaborate on various ad-hoc projects to modernize workforce modeling, operational efficiency, cost improvements

·       Cloud application development and maintenance support

·       Authorization and cybersecurity support

·       Provides Program Management support for FAA

• Manage the execution of the FAA’s scheduling software and staffing model platforms following PMBOK guidelines.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, including deliverable, risk, quality, and communication management plans.
• Facilitate the FAA’s cloud migration efforts, ensuring the integration of new solutions into existing systems.
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing risks and ensuring compliance with FAA standards.
• Provide executive support for program initiatives, ensuring alignment with FAA’s strategic goals.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Math, Operations Research, or Finance.  Master’s degree a plus.

Skills Required

·       High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other MS Office Products.

·       Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills Desired

·       Knowledge of FAA NAS systems, investment analysis, solution development & implementation

·       Experience managing client relationships

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law