ATC Lab Manager

SAIC•Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for an experienced, Full-time, ATC Training Lab Manager to join the SAIC En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Offshore Automation (OA) team providing Air Traffic Controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) locat ed Honolulu, HI at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The Lab Manager assists in the overall administration of ATC training simulation exercises/scenarios. The Lab Manager will coordinate with the appropriate Course Manager or Lead Instructor(s) and will be responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of the contractor personnel providing support under this contract. The selected candidate will be required to achieve Lab Manager certification for the assigned facility. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists. The FAA utilizes Contractor- provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories to ensure these training needs are met. The scope of the contractor-provided services includes all training and training program support to successfully train and prepare AT Controllers to become fully certified Air Traffic Controllers with the introduction of ERAM OA. SAIC must provide training and training related support services as required for HCF. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Air Traffic Controller Lab
Demonstrate basic computer proficiency
Must have a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate
Masters degree in engineering/engineering management, systems management or business management field with 5+ years of relevant experience. Substitution is Bachelor’s degree and 10 years relevant experience
Exceptional oral and written communications skills
Organizational, critical thinking and analysis, meeting facilitation, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions skills are essential
Effective team building skills
MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)

Nice To Haves

FAA AMS expertise is desired
Experience working in a contract environment with multidisciplinary team (instructors, technical specialists, quality assurance inspectors, etc.)
Prior experience in Air Traffic Controller training operations, with certification in either the Terminal radar or Enroute simulation lab

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining a lab schedule and being the focal point for lab scheduling changes
Ensuring lab equipment is ready for use as transcribed in the schedule
The schedule must include start and stop times for scenarios, and the specific data inputs required for initiating simulation exercises
Monitoring training positions for proper operation of equipment and notifying the appropriate office of any equipment malfunctions
Supporting Scenario Development
Maintaining the operation of the lab at the facility
Configuring/changing the lab to meet specific training requirements
Managing lab training files
Planning, coordinating, scheduling and directing operations and resources for training simulation labs
Developing, operating, and maintaining simulation scenario library
Configuring and updating simulator capabilities to meet training requirements as defined in the Annual Work Plan
Maintaining simulation training documentation
Continuously coordinating all activities of Remote Pilot Operators with the SAIC management team to ensure all required actions, tasks, and activities are being performed as required by the contract
Supporting all aspects of program/project management involving planning, developing, organizing, coordinating and conducting ATO organizational activities to ensure FAA operational policies, processes and program elements are integrated and documented. This support includes any and all program management related tasks and deliverables.