Air Traffic Control Specialist - NAS Traffic Flow Lead

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist to support TFMEP in NAS operations. The role emphasizes operational and analytical support within the TFMEP Center, with responsibility for deconfliction, traffic flow management, and performance assessment.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; FAA operations knowledge is essential. Onsite in FAA/DC locations with 24/7 support may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Air Traffic Control, Traffic Flow Management, or NAS operations.
• Strong understanding of FAA air traffic operations, procedures, terminology, and operational decision-making.
• Experience evaluating NAS operational conditions, traffic management initiatives, or system performance.
• Knowledge of strategic traffic flow management and deconfliction concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational expertise in support of TFMEP strategic deconfliction and NAS traffic flow management activities.
• Support real-time implementation and assessment of TFMEP operational strategies.
• Analyze NAS conditions, operational performance, traffic flow initiatives, and TFMEP metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Record and evaluate operational data associated with TFMEP events and activities.
• Coordinate with TFMEP operational personnel, FAA management, air traffic stakeholders, and other program personnel.
• Participate in operational briefings, reviews, and other activities supporting TFMEP execution.

Skills

ATC experience

Traffic Flow Management

NAS operations

Operational decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Data-analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years relevant experience

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist to support TFMEP in NAS operations. The role emphasizes operational and analytical support within the TFMEP Center, with responsibility for deconfliction, traffic flow management, and performance assessment.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; FAA operations knowledge is essential. Onsite in FAA/DC locations with 24/7 support may be required.