Administrative Support (Student Trainee)

Duties

The PMO provides program and acquisition management for the FAA infrastructure programs that transform, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS). The focus of the PMO is engineering, acquisition and second-level engineering software maintenance for the FAA 's automation systems. The goal is for the student trainee to become familiar with programs, projects and functions of the organization.

The student in this position will be responsible for assisting in the research and development of software useful for establishing and maintaining the efficient, productive, and cost-effective operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). He/she performs a mixture of routine and somewhat complex tasks under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or other more experienced employee.

Trainees are fully immersed in teams working on mission-critical projects while also engaging in meaningful learning and development opportunities. The position offers applied experience, exposure to leaders within the PMO, as well as exposure to networking opportunities and professional skills development. Receives detailed instructions from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee.

He/she will possess knowledge of basic administrative, program management, and communication skills sufficient to engage in program management, analysis and control for various groups within the PMO. Contacts are primarily internal to one organizational unit, with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced employee to share basic information and to receive guidance. In some areas, may have limited contacts with external customers. The incumbent will also be required to communicate information to various audiences through technical reports and notes.

Trainee performs a mixture of routine and somewhat complex tasks under the general direction of a manager,
project/program manager, team leader, or other more experienced employee. Assists manager and other employees in day-to-day operations. Established policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion.