Senior Airspace & Air Security Specialist

Fusion ICS•Washington, DC

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Fusion is seeking an Airspace and Air Security Specialist to provide senior aviation subject matter expertise, operational facilitation, and interagency liaison support for a national-level mission. This role focuses on airspace coordination, aviation security planning, deconfliction, operational awareness, and senior-leader decision support related to aviation equities and sensitive movement requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in aviation management, aeronautics, homeland security, or a related field; equivalent senior operational experience may be considered.
Minimum 15 years of experience in airspace management, aviation security planning, aviation operations, or joint/interagency coordination.
Demonstrated ability to brief senior leaders and provide decision support during time-sensitive operational scenarios.
Strong knowledge of national airspace operations, aviation contingency planning, and interagency aviation security coordination.
Experience informing policy or operational procedures related to aviation or airspace security.
Active TS security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access and SAP eligibility/indoctrination as required for assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executive travel, national special security events, or homeland defense/airspace protection activities.
Background coordinating with aviation security, airspace management, or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to federal aviation and interagency air security partners on matters affecting mission planning and execution.
Provide aviation planning and operational support on national airspace matters, including special activities, sensitive movements, and contingency scenarios.
Maintain situational awareness of airspace status, flyovers, exercises, events, and other factors that may affect mission equities.
Provide real-time support for aviation deconfliction, problem resolution, relocation coordination, and expeditious handling of airspace issues.
Support coordination of temporary flight restrictions, security postures, aviation contingency plans, and related operational security requirements.
Participate in planning meetings and working groups; brief senior leaders on emerging aviation issues, technologies, and risk considerations.
Support aviation-related exercise coordination and provide training on defense aviation equities and operational considerations.
May perform additional mission-aligned duties as required to support program objectives.