Senior ATC Specialist
astrionWashington (DC)
About the role
Sr. ATC SpecialistLOCATION: Washington, DC (Hybrid -- In office 3 days per week)JOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. CERTIFICATION: N/ATRAVEL: as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. ATC Specialist [Procedures] for the FAA PSS contract, supporting the Civilian Division. Required Qualifications / Skills High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred 20 or more years of Air Traffic Control technical and operational experience in the En Route or Terminal environment Certification(s) required Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance; US Citizenship required for all candidates. Desired Qualifications / Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong interpersonal skills. Extensive Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Experience:
Minimum of 20 years of comprehensive Air Traffic Control experience, including at least 10 years of certified controller experience combined with progressively responsible leadership or staff positions (e.g., Staff Support Specialist, Facility Supervisor, Operations Manager, Facility Manager, FAA Academy Instructor, or equivalent ATC leadership roles). The ideal candidate is a seasoned controller with demonstrated experience developing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), and Safety Risk Management (SRM) documentation who is prepared to apply that expertise at the national level. Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in the laws, regulations, policies, and directives governing the movement of air traffic, with extensive knowledge of FAA Orders JO 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, and JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration, as well as other applicable FAA orders and national guidance. Demonstrated ability to identify operational challenges within the National Airspace System (NAS), lead comprehensive safety risk analyses, develop operational solutions, draft new procedures, and build cross-organizational consensus to support the publication and implementation of national policy.
Responsibilities:
National Procedure Development: Draft, review, revise, modernize, and maintain national air traffic control procedures, operational guidance, and airspace policies to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS).Waiver and Safety Study Evaluation: Serve as the reviewing authority for air traffic procedural waiver requests. Analyze and evaluate complex safety studies, including Flight Standards assessments, Monte Carlo simulations, and Safety Risk Management (SRM) documentation, to support recommendations for approval or denial. Safety Risk Management Leadership: Apply advanced knowledge of the FAA Safety Management System (SMS) and SRM processes to lead, facilitate, and participate in cross-functional SRM panels and safety assessments. Strategic Communication and Technical Writing: Translate highly complex operational and technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable reports, policy documents, manuals, memoranda, briefing papers, and executive-level presentations for a wide range of stakeholders.
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