Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Project Coordinator)

Department: Department of Transportation The Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) serves as a technical expert and focal point for highly complex and challenging activities at the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON Group, WCS2-D10. Key Responsibilities Serves as a District Area focal point during implementation activities for all F&E and Ops funded NAS projects. Serves as District focal point for Headquarters program offices, Planning and Requirements, Engineering Services and Technical Services on implementation issues such as funding, schedules, NAS equipment ordering, key-site testing etc. Develops integrated implementation plans for Core Airports, Large TRACON, ARTCC and supporting facilities to ensure schedules and project implementation results in minimal impact at critical NAS facilities. Serves as District liaison for Ops and F&E projects with System Support Centers (SSC)s, Technical Support Centers (TSC), Air Traffic, Airport and aviation customers associated with the Implementation Plan and/or project. Coordinates implementation of Technical Operations District NAS projects with Air Traffic, Airport points of contact and aviation customers as appropriate. Coordinates tactical decisions during implementation of projects to minimize NAS impacts and to stay within scope, schedule and cost. Coordinates engineering, construction, installation, Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI), training, backfill overtime, airspace changes/ redesign, configuration management, Safety Management System (SMS), acceptance and capitalization within the Technical Operations District. Tracks, monitors and provides status reporting on all aspects of assigned program areas including project activity. Identifies, develops, tracks, and utilizes project funds as directed, including local or reimbursable projects. Ensures budget submissions are well justified, have valid cost estimates, justifications, background data if appropriate, and identifies local constraints. Identifies implementation-related program risks. Monitors and mitigates risks through the life of the project. Assists in the resolution of tactical issues to preclude negative impact on facility operation. Provides leadership in developing and defining District Program Implementation Plans to deploy major NAS systems or programs. Leads the effort in influencing implementation priorities for each candidate program/project. Provides input to Investment Analysis process, reviews program baseline, evaluates the level of integration with existing facilities, collects site-specific information, identifies all areas of risk management to the NAS, and schedules all project-related activities appropriately. The individual will work independently and will have broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. Work is typically reviewed for success in achieving desired results. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $121519 – $188392/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-12. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Aviation Administration