Engineering Planner - UAS Specialist

Leidos•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program. The position supports the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Central Service Center (CSC) Operations Support Group (OSG) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team. It is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires working in the office five days per week. The successful candidate communicates with a variety of audiences, including FAA Headquarters and field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations, and users of the National Airspace System. Experience working with these organizations and knowledge of FAA orders are needed to develop assessments and technical recommendations. The role requires collaboration in a team environment and includes supporting other tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning, and the Situation Room. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience, or additional related Air Traffic Control work experience if no degree.
More than 10 years of previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or a level 10 or greater Terminal Facility, or experience as a pilot.
Knowledge of FAA orders.
Experience working with FAA Headquarters, FAA field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations, and National Airspace System users.
Ability to conduct research, evaluations, and studies and develop recommendations for the FAA customer.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos, and briefs.
Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and U.S. residence for the past three years.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Manage Special Use Airspace (SUA).
Manage Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations.
Support Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP).
Prepare Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations.
Participate in UAS workshops.
Review and coordinate FAA/Department of Defense (DOD) Military Operations Area (MOA) UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities.
Coordinate between UAS proponents and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COAs.
Conduct research, evaluations, and studies, and develop recommendations for the FAA customer.
Support tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning, and the Situation Room.
Prepare written documents, memos, and briefs.