Senior Remote Tower Systems Engineer

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Legal Aid

EAP

Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior Remote Tower Systems Engineer to support FAA Remote Tower initiatives, including Conops development, schedules, and certifications. The role blends engineering and program management, requiring coordination with FAA stakeholders and industry vendors.

The candidate should have extensive project management experience, be capable of obtaining a Public Trust clearance, and be prepared for onsite FAA meetings with travel obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property (Public Trust).
• Must have a PMI project management best practices (PMBOK).
• PMP certification desired.
• Remote Tower Experience Is Required.
• Will require onsite work for meetings at FAA locations and at least 40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates Concept of Operations (Conops) documentation in support of the Remote Tower concept; identify issues and changes to Air Traffic standards and procedures resulting from use of Remote Tower systems.
• Develops program strategies to align to the Remote Tower goals and objectives.
• Coordinates and collaborates with industry vendors, FAA lines of business and other stakeholders in development and assessment of FAA Remote Tower operational concepts, and technical certification requirements and processes.
• Develops and tracks project schedules and milestones. Develops and tracks project budget and spend plans.
• Develops and executes plans for site preparation, equipment installation and operational evaluation of Remote Tower systems; reviews plans, analyzes data, and prepares reports, project proposals and other technical documentation.
• Provides technical and programmatic advice to the customer.
• Creates project agreements such as Other Transactions Agreements (OTAs) and Project Level Agreements (PLAs).
• Coordinates, attends, and facilitates recurring team and internal/external stakeholder meetings, including the documentation and tracking of decisions and actions.
• Prepares reports, briefings, white papers, conference papers and concept papers for various audiences including FAA executives and Congress.
• Reviews, verifies, and makes recommendations for improvements in vendor deliverables and documentation.

Skills

PMBOK

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15+ years experience

Job description

The Senior Remote Tower Systems Engineer position will work as part of a team supporting research and development, safety studies, technical reviews and data collection and analysis in support of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Tower program. Provides both engineering and programmatic support to the FAA Team focused on the development, tracking, and analysis of leading-edge capabilities foundational to the continued evolution of our National Airspace System (NAS) including the Remote Tower concept development and implementation.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises.

A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Essential Requirements

Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property (Public Trust).

Must have a PMI project management best practices (PMBOK).

Budget And Spend Plan Experience Required

PMP certification desired.

Remote Tower Experience Is Required

Will require onsite work for meetings at FAA locations and at least 40% travel.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Develops and updates Concept of Operations (Conops) documentation in support of the Remote Tower concept; identify issues and changes to Air Traffic standards and procedures resulting from use of Remote Tower systems.

Develops program strategies to align to the Remote Tower goals and objectives.

Coordinates and collaborates with industry vendors, FAA lines of business and other stakeholders in development and assessment of FAA Remote Tower operational concepts, and technical certification requirements and processes.

Develops and tracks project schedules and milestones. Develops and tracks project budget and spend plans.

Develops and executes plans for site preparation, equipment installation and operational evaluation of Remote Tower systems; reviews plans, analyzes data, and prepares reports, project proposals and other technical documentation.

Provides technical and programmatic advice to the customer.

Creates project agreements such as Other Transactions Agreements (OTAs) and Project Level Agreements (PLAs).

Coordinates, attends, and facilitates recurring team and internal/external stakeholder meetings, including the documentation and tracking of decisions and actions.

Prepares reports, briefings, white papers, conference papers and concept papers for various audiences including FAA executives and Congress.

Reviews, verifies, and makes recommendations for improvements in vendor deliverables and documentation.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

CNI Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Estimated Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this role is $131,600 to $150,000 with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.