Sr Remote Tower Systems Analyst at Chickasaw Nation Industries in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

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SUMMARY



The Senior Remote Tower Systems Analyst 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) NextGen Organization (ANG) Remote Tower program. Provides programmatic support to the FAA NextGen 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.


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



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS



Project management experience desired (PMBOK)


Experience using Microsoft Project to manage existing and develop new schedules.


Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance to access facilities, equipment, and property.



KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Creates project scope and contractual documents and agreements. Examples include developing Other Transactions Agreements (OTAs), Project Level Agreements (PLAs), Requests for Proposal/Request for Information (RFP/RFI), Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU).


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 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.


Assists in developing 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.


Develops and manages operational and system safety risk management processes.


Assists in developing and tracking project schedules and milestones.


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


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


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



EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE



Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science and a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience working with aviation, FAA or NexGen programs/projects.


Has a strong understanding and background in project management and has clear knowledge of Air Traffic Management systems certification processes and FAA Safety Risk Management and system safety processes, program or equivalent combination of education/experience.



JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES



Ability to quickly grasp futuristic aviation concepts to create briefings and papers as needed. Good understanding of technology management and project management principles and how they apply to research and development initiatives.


Ability to work independently and within a team environment and take on multiple roles distilling and integrating inputs from multiple sources, working with minimal supervision, and also remain flexible serving as a collaborative team-player, familiar with FAA organizations and how they work together to maintain highest levels of safety and efficiency in the skies.


Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Must be able/willing to take on new challenges, execute in small windows of time, and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to operate proactively anticipating problems, solutions, and support needs.


Psossesses engagement and collaboration skills, and the ability to conduct activities seamlessly in a virtual on in-person environment.


Understanding of missions, and roles and responsibilities of FAA lines of business. Understanding of Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) operations particularly within Class D airspace. Understanding of FAA automation and other ATCT systems.


Familiar with FAA Acquisition Management Processes (AMS) particularly with contracting and use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).


Familiar with the FAA's Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes. Proficient in Microsoft Project and excel.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully 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. May occasionally 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.



EOE including Disability/Vet



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