Duties
As an Air Traffic Control Specialist within one of the four regional NAS operations staff, he/she applies full performance level experience gained in a terminal or enroute air traffic control facility to evaluate and integrate data derived from air traffic operations reports, such as aviation accident/incident investigations and Operational Performance Reviews to develop and publish comprehensive analytical reports that address the use of available airspace and to improve the efficiency of the NAS. He/she applies comprehensive knowledge of air traffic staff programs, such as airspace design, procedures, and traffic management, to measure, evaluate and analyze system performance metrics such as weather data, delays, airborne holding, diversions, cancellations etc. He/she furnishes regional expertise in a major air traffic control staff function, such as Traffic Management or airspace procedures to research and develop methods to maximize the use of available airspace. This work contributes directly to the accomplishment of air traffic and other FAA objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of the NAS.
He/she applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions to evaluate regional programs such as Mile-in-Trail (MIT) reduction action plans to identify areas where the reduction or elimination of MIT is needed and appropriate. He/she utilizes skill performing quality control functions to track and analyze systems metrics such as Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT) to assess compliance and the impacts of non-compliance, including excess vectoring, en route holding, ground stops and diversions.
Uses data analytics tools such as the National Traffic Management Log (NTML) to conduct trend analysis and organize data into actionable information to measure progress and to identify areas to implement corrective actions. Tracks, monitors, and reports on efficiency metrics to improve NAS system performance. Applies skill comparing historical and current airspace flow program data, to participate in the development of software, data sets, analysis tools and programs.
This position has access to national classified information. As such, he/she ensures that classified documents are handled, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with current orders. When appropriate, ensures that these documents are downgraded or destroyed in accordance with current orders. Ensures that appropriate records and files are maintained. These include classified material records, document register, and control point logs. Conducts periodic surveys to ascertain the records are current and documents shown are actually accounted for.
Contacts are internal and external to the Federal Aviation Administration. He/she often represents Systems Operations as a senior point of contact on NAS system metrics and efficiency performance initiatives. Contacts include senior managers, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, other foreign government aviation officials, general public, representatives of the aviation industry and military.
As an authority in system performance metrics, he/she draws on experience and knowledge to solve unusual problems. Most work is performed independently, though work is subject to review by program officials and representatives of external entities for quality of results and compatibility with regional and national goals, conformance with established policies, and consonance with program objectives. Work is typically reviewed through status reports and at completion.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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