Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration; Watkins (CO); On-site; USD 172,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Denver is seeking an Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist, to provide tactical, strategic, and administrative support across multiple program areas. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and the National Airspace System, with ability to analyze, evaluate and develop new methods and procedures.

Clear communication tailored to audiences is essential.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field.
• Familiarity with National Airspace System components.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and develop new methods, studies and procedures.
• Knowledge of agency-wide programs, facility goals and objectives.
• Clear communication tailored to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical, strategic and administrative support across multiple program areas (training, quality control/assurance, traffic management).
• Support airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, security operations and safety management systems.
• Communicate clearly, tailoring messages to the target audience.

Job description

Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist in Denver District.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for tactical, strategic, and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialist must have the ability to apply this knowledge of the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives.

Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience.

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 $171652 – $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.