Supervisory Air Traffic Assistant (Supervisory Flight Data Communications Specialist) Job in Longmont, CO

Vacancy No. ANE-ATO-26-073-98241 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $83,935.00 to $130,106.00 Grade H to H
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/21/2026 Close Date 5/1/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Longmont, CO


Summary

Serves as a Supervisory Flight Data Communications Specialist. Accomplishes tasks assigned to the organization directly through supervision of subordinate employees. Personally directs the work of the employees assigned to the organization. Assigns work, sets priorities and provides technical assistance to subordinate employees.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees - FAA Wide

Duties

Managerial duties typically affect employees in one organizational unit, and include: monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Participates directly with the management team of the facility with full
responsibility for Flight Data and Communications Operations which includes: flight data processing; defense communications System (DCS) computers and communications circuits; flight plan entries into the Enroute National Airspace System (NAS) HOST system; and monitoring of the Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) for all incoming traffic. Provides communications and air traffic control data services, notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and a variety of other data related to flight safety, for the Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) and other FAA Terminal facilities.

Serves as COMSEC Manager, which is responsible for managing and controlling accountable COMSEC material in the COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS) charged to this activity. Responsibilities include receipt, storage, amendment, accountability, inventory and issuance of COMSEC material and destruction or transfer of material when no longer required. Ensures that appropriate COMSEC material is readily available to authorized users whose duties require its use. Ensures that all persons requiring access to U.S. classified cryptographic information receive an appropriate cryptographic access (CA) briefing and sign a CA certificate before they are permitted access. Advises users and supervisors of required protection requirements and proper procedures for handling COMSEC material, including authorized procedures for destruction or disposition of material when no longer required. Report COMSEC security irregularities/violations in accordance with applicable directives.

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit.

Serves as Classified Information Security Manager (CISM), which serves as the principal advisor and representative to management in matters about classifying, declassifying, downgrading and safeguarding classified information; limits access to classified information to cleared people with a need-to-know; keeps a list of personnel within the organization who have access to classified information; develops and documents the organization's control measures to safeguard classified information and to limit access to classified information to authorized personnel; develops and keeps certification and accreditation documents for National Security Systems used by their organization; coordinates with the organization's managers on security measures for classifying and safeguarding classified information; coordinates information security awareness and education within their organization; in coordination with records management officials, continually reduces classified holdings as appropriate by declassifying, destroying or retiring unneeded records.

Develops procedures, specifying how their organization controls and safeguards classified information; sets up and oversees procedures for any visit involving access to classified information; reports security violations, including suspected unauthorized access or other threats to safeguarding classified information; conducts and documents preliminary inquiries of suspected incidents of unauthorized access, loss or compromise of classified information; and submits Standard Form 311, Agency Security Classification Management Program Data.

Serves as Classified Information Account Custodian (CIAC) appointed to run the facility Security Control Point (SCP).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-G/FG-GS 9-11) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA air traffic control procedures.

Specialized experience is:

  • Civilian or military aircraft operations work, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer, or air transport pilot;
  • FAA certified dispatcher for an air carrier;
  • Flight information expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers;
  • Civilian or military air traffic controller;
  • Flight data processor.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Managerial Selection Factors (MSF) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each MSF , in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each MSF Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your MSF answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. SF-50) you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

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.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
  • Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Agency contact information

Kate O'Shea
Phone
1 (781) 238-7287
Fax
1 (781) 238-7283
Email
kaitlyn.f.o'shea@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANE Regional HR Services Branch
1200 District Avenue
AHF-E200
Burlington, MA 01803
US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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Agency contact information

Kate O'Shea
Phone
1 (781) 238-7287
Fax
1 (781) 238-7283
Email
kaitlyn.f.o'shea@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ANE Regional HR Services Branch
1200 District Avenue
AHF-E200
Burlington, MA 01803
US

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