Aviation Safety Analyst (Temporary Opportunity)

Federal Aviation Administration; Lakewood (CA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Lakewood, CA seeks an Aviation Safety Analyst for a temporary opportunity. The role involves advising on compliance with Federal laws and coordinating across teams to support large projects and organizational improvements.

The incumbent will work with management and experienced professionals to resolve issues, develop plans, and prepare reports, with telework eligibility and a focus on aviation safety programs under AVS/AIR.

Qualifications

• Experience performing advisory work to ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations or other mandatory guidelines.
• Ability to develop plans, policies, procedures, guidance, resources for operational matters.
• Ability to work across functional/organizational lines on large projects/programs.

Responsibilities

• Support management and teams leading large projects and programs.
• Define and develop internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare performance work plans and assessments.
• Develop reports for internal and external distribution.

Job description

Aviation Safety Analyst (Temporary Opportunity)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) is part of the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS) and is responsible for oversight of design, production, airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness programs for all U.S. civil aviation products and foreign import products.

Key Responsibilities

The Aviation Safety Analyst performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.

Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge to perform advisory work to assure customers understand compliance of Federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines applicable to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs that improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency and/or meet strategic objectives.

Performs special studies and assists in developing plans, policies, procedures, guidance, resources, and similar documents on operational and administrative matters. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies knowledge of FAA/AVS/AIR policies and objectives to identify, define and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities.

Typical assignments include supporting management and/or teams leading large projects and or programs; defining and developing internal policies and procedures; and predicting potential issues and proposing preventative action. These programs/projects directly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

The incumbent works with manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional to resolves problems involving interpretation and application of operational policy, including establishing standards and preparing performance work plans and assessments. Independently plans time. Identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities.

Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules. Initiates and maintains effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders, and builds cooperative, ongoing working relationships to advance the mission of Aircraft Certification Services (AIR). Contacts are internal and external. May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Provides guidance to technical staff.

Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or other professionals. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Prepares, reviews, and recommends approval of reports for internal and external distribution on projects, programs, and other work. Performance is reviewed through status reports to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Performs other duties as assigned. The work activities support the organizational units, subdivision, and LOB/SOs and are vital to the success of the project/program objectives.

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 $77351 – $119883/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 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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