Unmanned Aircraft Systems; UAS Processor

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Processor

Position:
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Processor

Location:

Des Moines, WA (must be able to work onsite)

Area:
National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) Team, supporting 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 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).

• 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.

• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be 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 (details of eligibility).
• Position requires approximately 10% travel.

• Experience with UAS operations in the NAS.

Program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $95,000 to $110,000, with slight wiggle room based on relevant experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.