Operations Support Group Specialist – Airspace Modernization

Leidos; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Eastern Service Center Operations Support Group Specialist to provide technical, analytical, and coordination support for NAS airspace modernization initiatives in College Park, GA. The role emphasizes airspace evaluation, rulemaking, and integration with FAA policy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing documentation, assessing airspace alternatives, and ensuring operational justification and compliance across the National Airspace System.

Qualifications

• 10+ years FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in a Terminal or Enroute facility.
• National Airspace System and FAA Directives knowledge.
• Planning: data gathering and analysis; develop reports, schedules, and studies.
• Clear and concise technical writing; effective technical presentations; stakeholder coordination.
• Organized documentation and awareness of documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather, generate, update, and maintain NAS safety documentation for changes.
• Develop purpose-and-need statements, problem descriptions, and scope definitions for airspace actions.
• Develop and compare airspace alternatives with benefits, constraints, and tradeoffs.
• Support design, modification, or removal of controlled and special-use airspace to meet NAS needs.
• Track airspace actions through coordination, approval, and publication milestones.
• Maintain functional files in compliance with FAA and federal regulations.
• Identify hazards, operational risks, and mitigations for proposed airspace actions.
• Develop and maintain airspace modernization plans, schedules and roadmaps.
• Review procedural concepts to assess airspace compatibility and operational impact.
• Provide TERPS/IFP advisory support as needed for evaluations and decisions.
• Support timing, charting considerations, and stakeholder communications related to airspace actions.

Skills

10+ years FAA ATC experience

NAS & FAA Directives knowledge

Data gathering & analysis

Clear technical writing & comms

Project coordination with stakeholders

Administrative/documentation systems

Education

BA/BS degree from an accredited college

Job description

Description

Join the Leidos NISC IV program as an Eastern Service Center Operations Support Group Specialist.

The NISC IV contract provides technical support to various Air Traffic Control Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACON), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) the FAA Air Traffic Organization headquarters and Regional Offices.

This position is in-office in College Park, GA.

No possibility of telework.

No travel required.

The Contractor must provide support to the Operations Support Group (OSG) in the form of technical, analytical, and coordination services for airspace modernization initiatives, with the primary focus on airspace evaluation, airspace design, airspace rulemaking, and the development or modification of general airspace rules in accordance with FAA policy and regulatory requirements. The contractor will support the FAA in ensuring that proposed airspace actions are operationally justified, safely integrated into the National Airspace System, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and directives. The contractor will also provide support for instrument flight procedure evaluation, impact assessments, and coordination to ensure compatibility and integration with airspace decisions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Documentation and Communication, Strategic and Policy Support for NAS, Airspace Design and Impact Analysis, Rulemaking and Air Traffic Coordination, Hazard Identification and Environmental Support, Airspace Modernization Planning and Integration and Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) and Airspace Compatibility. Some specific examples include:

• Gather, generate, update, and maintain documentation for NAS safety cases before significant changes and as changes occur.
• Develop purpose-and-need statements, problem descriptions, and scope definitions for proposed airspace actions.
• Develop and compare airspace alternatives, including benefits, constraints, and tradeoffs.
• Support design, modification, or removal of controlled and special-use airspace to meet NAS requirements.
• Track airspace actions through coordination, approval, and publication milestones.
• Maintain functional files in compliance with FAA and federal regulations.
• Identify hazards, operational risks, and mitigations associated with proposed airspace actions.
• Develop and maintain airspace modernization plans, schedules, and implementation roadmaps.
• Review procedural concepts to assess airspace compatibility and operational impact.
• Provide TERPS/IFP advisory support as needed for evaluations and decisions.
• Support timing, charting considerations, and stakeholder communications related to airspace actions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 plus years previous FAA Air Traffic Controller 2152 experience in a Terminal or Enroute facility.
• National Airspace System and FAA Directives: extensive knowledge of the NAS and FAA Directives.
• Planning: conduct efficient, organized data gathering and data analysis and must be able to develop reports, establish schedules, and conduct studies.
• Communications: must accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing, prepare and conduct effective technical presentations, provide thorough project monitoring and reporting, and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers and management levels.
• Administrative: provides organized documentation, and has an awareness of general documentation systems.

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience at a level 10/11/12 Air Traffic Control facility will receive preference. BA/BS degree from an accredited college. FAA management and/or Staff experience.

Original Posting:

August 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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