Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Project Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist serves as a technical expert and focal point for complex and challenging activities at the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON Group, WCS2-D10. The role coordinates implementation of NAS projects funded through Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and Operations (Ops) programs, working with FAA program offices, engineering and technical services, System Support Centers, Technical Support Centers, Air Traffic, airports, and aviation customers. The specialist develops and leads district implementation plans for major NAS systems and programs, coordinates project activities and tactical decisions, monitors schedules, costs, funding, and risks, and provides project status reporting. The role works independently with broad discretion to align implementation with organizational objectives and policies; work is typically reviewed for success in achieving desired results.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Specialized experience as a technical point of contact for complex NAS systems.
Experience providing technical guidance and direction for technical NAS initiatives or systems.
Experience at the next lower pay band of FV-I/level IV or equivalent, generally, with all required Demonstrated Abilities.
Address every Demonstrated Ability; responses are mandatory for further consideration.
Include specific work-history examples supporting qualifications and KSA response levels.
A supervisory endorsement form is required by the announcement closing date if selection would constitute a promotion.

Responsibilities

Serve as a District Area focal point during implementation of F&E- and Ops-funded NAS projects.
Coordinate with Headquarters program offices, Planning and Requirements, Engineering Services, and Technical Services on implementation issues, including funding, schedules, equipment ordering, and key-site testing.
Develop integrated implementation plans for Core Airports, Large TRACONs, ARTCCs, and supporting facilities to minimize impact on critical NAS facilities.
Serve as District liaison for Ops and F&E projects with SSCs, TSCs, Air Traffic, airports, and aviation customers.
Coordinate implementation of Technical Operations District NAS projects with Air Traffic, airport points of contact, and aviation customers.
Coordinate tactical decisions during project implementation to minimize NAS impacts and keep work within scope, schedule, and cost.
Coordinate engineering, construction, installation, Joint Acceptance Inspections, training, backfill overtime, airspace changes or redesign, configuration management, SMS, acceptance, and capitalization within the Technical Operations District.
Track, monitor, and report status on assigned program areas and project activity.
Identify, develop, track, and use project funds, including local or reimbursable projects.
Ensure budget submissions are justified and include valid cost estimates, supporting information, and identified local constraints.
Identify implementation-related program risks and monitor and mitigate them throughout the project.
Help resolve tactical issues to prevent negative impacts on facility operations.
Lead development and definition of District Program Implementation Plans for major NAS systems or programs.
Influence implementation priorities for candidate programs and projects.
Contribute to the Investment Analysis process, review program baselines, assess integration with existing facilities, collect site-specific information, identify NAS risk-management areas, and schedule project activities.