Watch Officer | Aviation (WOCC) Operations Officer

Concept Solutions•Washington, DC

49d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Concept Solutions is seeking for a Watch Officer |Aviation Operations Officer at the FAA Washington Operations Center Complex (WOCC). The Aviation Operations Officer will serve as a member of a watch standing team in the WOCC under the guidance of an Operations Supervisor. This position will become part of a team of professionals supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Command, Control, and Communications (C3) office which is responsible for ensuring emergency operations are maintained. If disruptions such as national emergencies, natural disasters, or equipment malfunctions occur, the C3 office is chartered with restoring the communication services expeditiously. The candidate for this position provides or arranges support for FAA Executives, Lines of Business and Staff Offices. The incumbent maintains day-to-day liaison and works closely with counterparts of other agencies and departments' national operations centers. Participates in the National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) operations center program and augments the agency coop cadre. The incumbent will be required to work a rotating shift schedule. This position requires an interim clearance or an active Secret Clearance.

Requirements

High School Diploma
10 years relevant experience
Experience with MS Office, including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Active Secret Clearance
Applicants must be eligible for a Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of aviation such as flight operations, pilot of general aviation, corporate or commercial aircraft, or aviation support activities.
College level flight-training programs that lead to a pilot's license or certification; or other programs that train flight controllers, security personnel, or other aviation support professionals.
Knowledge in aviation security, Operations Center procedures, and/or emergency preparedness.
Skills in exercising judgment and tact in dealing with personnel in connection with programs and projects.
Knowledge of current National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) functions, organization, and plans of the DOT and FAA in order to conduct day-to-day business, procedures, and responses to incidents.
Knowledge of the organization, functions, objectives, and authorities of FAA in order to relate to these events to determine courses of action, coordinate responses, and positions.
Present a professional image, as there are numerous dignitaries passing through the facility on a daily basis; excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven skills as a self-starter - Motivated to learn.
This is a shift work position in support of WOCC Operations Requirements
On site, 24hr support / rotating 12 hr. shifts, 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting and analyzing information on the status of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) such as facility outages, aircraft accidents and incidents, security events, severe weather, and unusual occurrences; as well as all occurrences that may affect the operating status of aviation worldwide.
Responsible for the operation of various internal and external communications systems both secure and unsecured and other information gathering systems.
Analysis and synthesis of multiple data streams.
Coordinating inter- and intra-office communications; draft and edit reports, project documents and official memoranda.
Directly supports the Senior Watch Officer in situations demanding immediate decision or action until senior level communications are established.
May be tasked to work special assignments, as required

Benefits

Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

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