Unmanned Aircraft Systems; UAS Processor Security Clearance

Position: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Processor with Security Clearance
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This position will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center (WSC) Operations Support Group (OSG) in Des Moines, WA. The candidate will provide support to various Air Traffic Control Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACON), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC), and FAA Air Traffic Organization headquarters and Regional offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Primary duties support Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in the NAS through coordination of those activities with the Federal Aviation Administration and other users of the National Airspace System (NAS). Routine tasks may include:
* Provide subject matter expert (SME) expertise by evaluating applications for Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to access the NAS with UAS.
* Conduct feasibility analysis in coordination with Air (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). writing and coordinating Special Provisions to define flight operations, and review and distribution of final approved COA’s.
* Provide SME support for proponent and FAA facility inquiries regarding the COA process, requirements, and operating areas.  
* Provide review, recommendations, research, and analysis of UAS activities, requirements, and processes.
* Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise and support on UAS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Act as ATC SME for on-call duties, as required, which include but is not limited to handling and communicating VIP movements, relaying and forwarding key messages, Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMS), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) authorizations, and airspace waivers.

Please Note:

Must be able to work onsite, Des Moines, WA.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.  Additional years of relevant experience maybe considered and/or accepted in lieu of degree.
* Previous designation as a FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC).
* Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.
* Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder OR working in the USA with a temporary protected status (TPS) visa who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with No breaks OR leaving the country.  

One must be able to show documentation of proof once asked by security or the FAA.  
* Position requires approximately 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with UAS operations in the NAS.

Please Note:

The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $95,000 to $110,000  with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment.  Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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