Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration; Atlantic City (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks an ATSS (SSC Coordinator) to plan, coordinate and perform functions related to NAS operation. The role requires independence and provides expert technical support for complex systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a wide area.

You will integrate operations, training staff, and manage resources, ensuring availability and reliability of NAS services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in NAS operations and SSC coordination.
• Strong technical expertise in legacy and modern FAA systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate NAS operations with independent work.
• Provide technical support for complex systems and engineering teams.

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an ATSS (SSC Coordinator) responsible for performing a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent plans, coordinates and performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Incumbent provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

Incumbent is recognized as the technical expert on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. Work requires maintaining technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS. Responsibilities include the integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced service or service components, hardware/software systems and processes.

Performs a variety of functions directly relating to the operation of the NAS. Focus is on availability and reliability of the services and products provided to the users of the NAS. Responsible for all aspects of SSC projects from initial planning, drawing and specifications review, implementation, Joint Acceptance Inspection, and disposition of assets. Acts as SSC point of contact for all projects completed locally or by outside contractors.

Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors, and other organizations as needed. Uses technical expertise and understanding of user and stakeholder needs to prioritize SSC workload.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to other employees, technicians, and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of backup systems, and to upward report the status of critical events. Established policies and procedures furnish guidance for most assignments, but considerable discretion is allowed to select the most appropriate approach or to develop new solutions. Focuses on overall NAS systems performance and causes of system degradation.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements. Develops White Papers for the recommendation of enhancing efficiency of the systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

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 $99775 - $154637/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 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

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