Airspace​/Aviation Analyst

Description

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking an Airspace / Aviation Analyst to work in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center in Des Moines, WA.

The candidate will provide support in the review of proposed airspace changes, National Airspace System (NAS) impact analysis, aviation noise studies, Special Use-Military Use Airspace, recurring facility and airspace review work groups/committees, and community outreach.

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) by analyzing impacts to current uses of the NAS from proposed airspace changes.
• Provide technical and analytical support to analyze complex airspace issues.
• Analyze flight track data and create operational scenarios using airspace reporting and mapping tools.
• Assist with statistical analysis including trend analysis, root cause analysis and prepare presentations and reports from this data.
• Track airspace documents as scheduled for publication or public comment.
• Participate in community involvement on federal projects involving changes to the NAS.
• Provide coordination between the FAA, environmental specialists, and FAA field facilities on formal and informal processes for community involvement on FAA projects.
• Analyze and document noise inquiries from the public, communities, and Congressional Inquiries.
• Act as ATC SME for on-call duties, as required, which include but are 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.

• One must be able to work onsite in Des Moines, WA.
• Position requires approximately 10% travel.

• BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Previous designation as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC).
• 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 who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks.
• Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.
• Familiarity with FAA organizational structure, policies, and procedures.

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.

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $ The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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.

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.