Traffic Flow & NAS Operations Specialist

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist to support TFMEP Center, focusing on NAS operations, traffic flow management, and strategic deconfliction.

You will apply ATC experience to real-time TFMEP activities, evaluate system performance, document outcomes, and provide analysis to improve TFMEP decisions. This role may involve 24/7 operations and requires on-site work at FAA HQ or TFMEP Center.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Air Traffic Control, Traffic Flow Management, or NAS operations.
• Strong understanding of FAA air traffic operations, procedures, terminology, and operational decision-making.
• Experience evaluating NAS operational conditions, traffic management initiatives, or system performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational expertise in support of TFMEP strategic deconfliction and NAS traffic flow management activities.
• Support real-time implementation and assessment of TFMEP operational strategies.
• Analyze NAS conditions, operational performance, traffic flow initiatives, and TFMEP metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Record and evaluate operational data associated with TFMEP events and activities.
• Conduct post-event reviews comparing planned strategic deconfliction activities with actual NAS performance and outcomes.
• Respond to pre-operational and post-operational requests for operational information and analysis.
• Identify operational trends, constraints, and potential improvements to TFMEP procedures and processes.
• Assist in developing repeatable and executable operational processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Document findings, lessons learned, and recommendations to improve TFMEP effectiveness.
• Coordinate with TFMEP operational personnel, FAA management, air traffic stakeholders, and other program personnel.
• Participate in operational briefings, reviews, and other activities supporting TFMEP execution.
• Support a 24/7 operational environment as required.

Skills

Air Traffic Control

Traffic Flow Management

NAS operations

Operational decision-making

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years experience

Tools

Office tools

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist to support TFMEP Center, focusing on NAS operations, traffic flow management, and strategic deconfliction.

You will apply ATC experience to real-time TFMEP activities, evaluate system performance, document outcomes, and provide analysis to improve TFMEP decisions. This role may involve 24/7 operations and requires on-site work at FAA HQ or TFMEP Center.