ZDC - Contractor Site Supervisor

SAIC • Leesburg, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced air traffic control (ATC) supervisory candidate to serve as a full-time Contractor Site Supervisor (CSS) on the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Washington ARTCC (ZDC) in Leesburg, Virginia. The role provides ATC training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manages the overall delivery of contract training and training support at the facility.

The position supports the FAA’s training of new and current air traffic controllers. The contractor’s services include training and program support to prepare students to become fully certified controllers, across different types and levels of ATC facilities. The CSS helps ensure training is timely and effective and that the operation adheres to high quality standards.

The successful candidate will bring strong teaching and platform skills, classroom management techniques, a student-focused commitment to continuous improvement, and technical knowledge of current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. The posting also notes that earnings in this role are exempt from Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees ages 56 through 62.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of recent Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract instructor at an FAA facility; experience must be at a similar-level facility.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
• Excellent teaching and platform skills and classroom management techniques.
• Student-focused drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• ATC area knowledge and experience at the Washington ARTCC (ZDC).
• Curriculum development experience.
• At least one year of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of contract training and training support at the facility.
• Communicate effectively with FAA and contract personnel.
• Execute the CTS contract.
• Manage the performance and finances of human and budgetary resources.
• Assist with developing training plans.
• Develop and maintain training materials.
• Conduct training.
• Support training administration.
• Adhere to high quality standards throughout the operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED