Safety Management System (SMS) Facilitator

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The NISC IV program within Leidos Digital Modernization Group is seeking a candidate with an Air Traffic Control background to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Safety Management System (SMS) Facilitator conducting Safety Risk Management (SRM) Panels for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting studies. 

Significant emphasis will involve proactively identifying areas of concern involving operational safety of facilities, validating general safety expectations, and making recommendations for further action and involvement with field facilities involving safety processes. The candidate must utilize substantial initiative in identifying potential ricks within the National Airspace System and providing recommended courses of action.

Routine duties will include:

• Support requests from the FAA to conduct and/or assess the requirements for Safety Risk Management procedures.
• Perform the duties of the National Coordination for ATCT siting studies as identified in FAA Order 6480.4.
• Work directly with project team members/government personnel as part of documentation development process.
• Validate technical content and acquire subject knowledge through research and consultation with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide recommendations for improvement and/or resolve any technical issues.
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings and document results, meeting minutes, and action items, as required.
• Provide initial SRM assessment and recommendations for assigned projects.
• Facilitate SRM Panel or support the development of a SRM Decision Memorandum (SRMDM).
• Develop, coordinate, review, edit, and deliver a draft Safety Risk Management Document (SRMD) to the SRM Panel; ensuring documentation is compliant with FAA Order 1000.36 (FAA Writing Standards). 

Required Qualifications:

• Previous designation as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC).
• BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience OR equivalent practical experience as a CPC.
• Demonstrated project management skills; the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines (i.e., manage time, prioritize tasks, coordinate resources).
• Strong writing skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information of an aviation nature.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks). 
• Position requires approximately 10% travel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the ATO SMS Manual.
• Familiarity with FAA Order 6480.4, ATCT.

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Original Posting Date:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.