FAA Consultant
SAIC•Reston, VA
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced FAA Consultant with demonstrated headquarters-level expertise in airspace redesign, National Airspace System (NAS) policy development, and NextGen implementation. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational air traffic control experience, senior leadership, and strategic advisory capabilities to support complex airspace modernization initiatives.
Requirements
- Demonstrated headquarters-level expertise in airspace redesign
- Demonstrated headquarters-level expertise in National Airspace System (NAS) policy development
- Demonstrated headquarters-level expertise in NextGen implementation
- Operational air traffic control experience
- Senior leadership experience
- Strategic advisory capabilities
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical consulting on airspace redesign projects, including the development, testing, and analysis of current and proposed airspace design changes throughout the NAS
- Support the development of regulatory policy, rules, standards, and procedures related to navigable airspace
- Advise senior government officials and agency leadership on airspace management strategies and NextGen initiatives, including Performance Based Navigation (PBN) implementation
- Serve as a subject matter expert for air traffic control, airspace management, air traffic management, and Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) issues
- Facilitate and coordinate responses to inquiries from Congress and other government entities on airspace-related matters
- Lead or support cross-functional teams in the definition, development, and migration of customer needs into system and operational requirements
- Develop and produce required enterprise artifacts, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and strategic planning documents
- Support the shaping, award, and execution of task orders under the Air Traffic En Route Productivity System (ATEPS) and Professional Support Services (PSS) contract vehicles, including technical input on requirements development, proposal reviews, and performance oversight
- Apply knowledge of Brand New Air Traffic Controllers (BNATCs) pipeline, training requirements, and workforce development needs to assist in identifying and positioning for future business opportunities in ATC staffing, training support, and related program areas
- Represent client interests at government-sponsored advisory committees, industry conferences, and international forums such as CANSO and ICAO
- Evaluate proposed permanent and temporary construction obstructions to the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace
- Support budget planning and resource allocation for large-scale airspace programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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