Strategic Operations & Airspace Planning Specialist

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is seeking a senior program manager to oversee proficiency funding usage supporting pilot and aircrew readiness. The role includes negotiating complex airspace scheduling conflicts with external partners to optimize schedules while ensuring safety and interoperability.

The position contributes to long-term strategic plans that influence NAWCWD and NAVAIR direction, manages TPS billet allocations, and directs prioritization of technical

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight on the judicious use of proficiency funding to support pilot and aircrew readiness.
• Facilitate negotiation and resolution of complex airspace scheduling conflicts with external partners, ensuring operational schedules optimize airspace use while maintaining safety and interoperability.
• Contribute to development of long-term strategic plans that influence NAWCWD and NAVAIR direction.
• Develop long-term strategic plans related to joint airspace utilization and TPS billet allocations.
• Plan, direct, schedule, and establish priorities for all technical efforts under jurisdiction.
• Monitor expenditures and oversee allocation across multiple squadrons.
• Negotiate and resolve complex airspace scheduling conflicts with partners.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership, including weekly updates and recurring briefings to Commanders.

Job description

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is seeking a senior program manager to oversee proficiency funding usage supporting pilot and aircrew readiness. The role includes negotiating complex airspace scheduling conflicts with external partners to optimize schedules while ensuring safety and interoperability.

The position contributes to long-term strategic plans that influence NAWCWD and NAVAIR direction, manages TPS billet allocations, and directs prioritization of technical