Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration • Dulles Airport, VA

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About The Position

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator) is a subject matter expert responsible for complex technical work directly related to operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). The position provides high-level technical support for systems for which the FAA is responsible, including analyzing, designing, installing, repairing, maintaining, modifying, testing, restoring, and evaluating systems and services. The specialist maintains expertise in legacy and emerging technologies, system interrelationships, and NAS management, with a focus on service availability and reliability.

The SSC Coordinator serves as a principal technical specialist and project manager on major projects and program areas, coordinating work and resolving unique technical problems. The role oversees SSC projects from planning and review of drawings and specifications through implementation, acceptance inspection, and asset disposition, and serves as the SSC point of contact for local and contractor-completed projects. The specialist evaluates diagnostic and maintenance data, coordinates system restoration and certification activities, monitors project resources and employee work, and provides technical guidance, training, and mentoring.

The position collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to accept new or modified systems and resolve problems. It identifies resource needs, prioritizes workload based on stakeholder needs, supports preventive maintenance, applies Operational Risk Management and safe work practices, and uses maintenance and trend data to improve NAS performance. The specialist receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager; completed work is considered technically authoritative and reviewed for general compliance with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in technology system interrelationships and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronic systems.
• Experience generally at the next lower level, Pay Band H/Level III or FG/GS-12 or equivalent, meeting the position's minimum qualifications when it supports the demonstrated abilities and other identified factors.
• A valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50 and obtain required supervisory endorsement, as applicable.
• Must undergo designated or random drug testing and applicable pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening.
• Must provide a narrative statement for each Demonstrated Ability; failure to submit these statements prevents further consideration.
• Must demonstrate experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
• Must meet the qualifications by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, install, repair, fabricate, maintain, modify, test, restore, and evaluate complex NAS systems and services.
• Integrate, restore, test, and evaluate new advanced services, service components, hardware/software systems, and processes.
• Serve as principal technical specialist and project manager on major projects and program areas, coordinating work and resolving unique technical problems.
• Evaluate diagnostic data from integrated systems and use maintenance and trend data to identify system degradation and improve NAS performance.
• Assist with system repairs and service restoration, advise on backup-system availability, and report the status of critical events to higher levels.
• Review and resolve deficiencies and certification issues involving CAI, JAI, FPIP, FSEP, Redline Drawings, Peabody and DMT reports, LCMs, LADs, and LEMs.
• Monitor other employees as a project or team leader and provide training, mentoring, guidance, and advice to employees, contractors, technicians, and trainees.
• Manage all aspects of SSC projects, including initial planning, review of drawings and specifications, implementation, Joint Acceptance Inspection, and asset disposition.
• Act as the SSC point of contact for projects completed locally or by outside contractors.
• Identify staffing, funding, materials, equipment, and other resources needed for projects; organize and assign resources and track their use.
• Use technical expertise and stakeholder needs to prioritize SSC workload and maintain awareness of preventive maintenance work, remove barriers to its timely completion, and keep the SSC manager informed of resource needs.
• Integrate Operational Risk Management into planned activities and involve customers and users in implementation and planning.
• Apply personal protective equipment and personal safety practices during restoration and maintenance work, modeling safe practices for others.
• Collaborate with users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel on acceptance of new or modified systems and resolution of installation or improvement problems.
• Represent the organization as the primary technical point of contact for projects and programs; coordinate plans, provide technical guidance, interpret orders, and resolve problems.
• Consult with external organizations, including DoD, airport management, contractors, utility companies, and foreign governments, to resolve shared concerns and obtain cooperation.
• Develop white papers recommending system efficiency improvements through modification or application of existing or emerging technology.
• Use software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed