Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Prg Manager

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 67122 - 117465

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation a recognized leader in air mobility innovation promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the states aviation authority the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects in collaboration with local government owners of the states 72 public airports the integration of advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft systems for business and government use airport professional development aviation business and workforce development and flight services for state agencies.

Position Summary: The Program Analyst II Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Program Manager reports to the Deputy Director within the Programs and Planning section and is responsible for envisioning and planning how to leverage and manage aeronautical innovation projects across North Carolina.
The position supports the division in planning and executing projects related to aeronautical innovations across the states public airport system including advanced air mobility uncrewed aircraft systems and aircraft fleet electrification adoption.

The position leads research projects related to emerging aviation technologies advances projects that implement AAM planning and educates our stakeholders about AAM through content creation and educational deployments. Some key roles associated with this position include partnering with local governments on land-use planning and providing use-case examples related to AAM staying informed about national and state initiatives and educating peer agencies and the general public about the benefits of aviation technological advancements.

This position contributes to division outreach engagement and education that builds understanding support and compliance with public airport development.
The position as with every division position contributes to the divisions strategic and annual work planning process to identify advance track and report on goals and objectives that achieve its mission.

In this role you will:

Lead groundbreaking aviation projects by managing and executing innovative programs that support the advancement of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across North Carolina including overseeing strategic initiatives like Advance Mobility NC.
Develop and drive project success by creating detailed project scopes schedules budgets and milestonesensuring that each effort meets state and stakeholder goals.
Collaborate with diverse partners including local governments research institutions and industry stakeholders to implement cutting-edge aviation solutions and ensure community readiness.
Oversee high-impact programs including the AAM Planning Assistance Projects and the AAM-UAS Center of Excellence ensuring alignment with state priorities and maximum public benefit.
Pursue and manage funding opportunities including federal grants to support aviation innovation and expand the states capabilities in next-generation air mobility.
Serve as a subject matter expert by producing and giving presentations reports and communications that clearly explain the benefits challenges and progress of emerging aviation technologies.
Shape public understanding through educational outreach and content development that informs communities about transformative technologies like drones eVTOL aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels.
Maintain thought leadership by tracking national and state trends in UAS aircraft electrification and AAM; ensuring North Carolina remains at the forefront of the industry.
Contribute to policy and guidance through the creation and refinement of documentation and resources that support informed decision-making and responsible innovation.
Represent North Carolina on national committees industry panels and at aviation conferences to ensure the states interests are heard and its progress recognized.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC19 $67122 to $117465

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in program management: scoping developing work plans allocating resources assigning tasks managing schedules monitoring and reporting progress managing risk cost containment ensuring quality decision-making and coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration as it relates to the program area of assignment.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel officials and the general public.
Experience developing and delivering effective presentations reports and critical communications for technical and lay audiences.
Experience using computers and software including Microsoft Office software and GIS.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Adrianna N Blackmer

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionTransitJob Classification TitleProgram Analyst II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC19About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivi...