Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Coordinator)

Federal Aviation Administration; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 107,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Newark, NJ is seeking an ATSS (SSC Coordinator) to perform a range of NAS operation and project coordination tasks. The role emphasizes independent work and technical depth in NAS systems.

This temporary assignment may extend or become permanent; telework is eligible and the incumbent serves as a technical expert across legacy and modern NAS components, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and perform functions related to NAS operation.
• Provide high-level technical support for complex systems and NAS components.
• Serve as SSC point of contact for SSC projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform a variety of NAS operation functions.
• Support analysis, design, development, installation, repair and evaluation of NAS systems.
• Ensure availability and reliability of NAS services and products for users.

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

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year; it may be extended, terminated or become permanent without further competition. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. 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.

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 $106706 – $165379/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 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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